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Technique prevents the stalling of videos streaming to mobiles
Researchers in Germany have found a way to prevent internet videos from stalling when streaming to mobile devices.
Investments set to support further UK graphene research
The EPSRC has revealed details of how an additional £50m will be spent to keep the UK at the forefront of research into graphene.
Survey shows manufacturing beginning positively in 2012
A joint survey by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has revealed UK manufacturing started 2012 on a positive footing.
Graphene transistors could herald more computing power
Graphene transistors made at Manchester University could lead to a new generation of more powerful computers.
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Consortium set to build eight additional satellites for Galileo
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UK defence trade body defends government on manufacturing
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Thin-film specialists seek to hone self-cleaning surfaces
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System enables frigates to fire at multiple supersonic targets
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Portable satellite dish could assist internet in remote areas
From The Engineer Magazine
Rethinking the ambulance
An 18-month-long project has led to a full-scale mock-up of an ambulance fit for the 21st century.
Scottish sailing engineers have designs on world speed record
Simulation software from Dassault is being used to help a team of engineers get its extreme sailing boat - the V-44 Albatross - off the ground
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FROM: Graphene transistors could herald more computing power
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FROM: Scotland's renewables ambition
Editor's Comment
The child, in time
The furore over the government’s downgrading of the engineering diploma raises some interesting questions over the value we place on engineering knowledge.
Interview
London Underground's top engineer David Waboso
With the Olympics rapidly approaching, David Waboso is making sure London Underground is ready to roll.
Blog
Mind over matter
Machine-brain interfaces are becoming ever more complex and no longer limited to the basic movement of neuroprosthetics but cognitive functions like language and music.
Viewpoint
Clean cash: finding funds for environmental technologies
The green-technology sector needs to access private capital in order to become more energy efficient, says Adam Workman of the North West Fund for Energy and Environmental
