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Quantum computing hope for spin-protecting ultrathin films
A trans-Atlantic research project is investigating the properties of ultra-thin films of new materials in order to bring quantum computing one step closer to reality.
Atom-thick semiconductors for scaled-down electronics
Researchers have developed a new technique for creating high-quality semiconductor thin films at the atomic scale.
Worm trap tests brain cell activity to reveal drug effects
Scientists from Southampton University of have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs.
Colour-mixing light device could lead to optical computing
Scientists have unveiled a new method for arranging metal nanoparticles in geometric patterns that can act as optical processors, a development that could help lead to optical computers.
Features
Body-builders: developing cyborg organs
Scientists are combining biological tissue with synthetic materials to create a new class of “cyborgans”.
Your questions answered: laser weapons
Our experts give their views on the future of directed energy weapons by answering questions from Engineer readers.
Bright future - the growth of the UK solar sector
The UK’s solar power resource has gone from nothing to 2.5GW in just a couple of years and is expected to rise to 20GW by the end of the decade. Jon Excell examines the factors behind the sector’s rapid growth
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Editor's Comment
A private function
As sensors become cheaper and more ubiquitous, do we need to be more careful about our privacy — or do we need to redefine what we mean by ‘private’?
Blog
Where do engineers come from?
Nature or nurture, or a combination of the two? Our anonymous blogger asks whether some have a predisposition towards engineering.
Interview
Ten minutes with Colin Smith, Rolls Royce
The Engineer caught up for a brief chat with the Rolls-Royce director of engineering and technology Colin Smith to discuss Bloodhound, British manufacturing and how we can encourage more young people to commit to the profession.
Viewpoint
Challenged by carbon: developing CCS technologies
CCS technology is crucial if we are to meet our emissions targets, but there are considerable technical hurdles ahead, says Frank Ellingsen
