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CCS 'can compete with other low-carbon generation'
UK gas and coal power stations equipped with carbon capture, transport and storage have the potential to be cost competitive with other forms of low-carbon power generation.
Nanoscale friction could lead to surface improvement
Scientists in Germany have observed a previously unknown type of friction that occurs at the nanoscale.
Shining a light on experimental laser accelerators
The Engineer paid a visit to Southampton University to find out how cutting edge techniques for making fibre lasers could lead to the next generation of particle accelerators.
Rarest natural element study could enable new radiotherapy
Nuclear physicists have measured the properties of the rarest element on Earth, a development that could lead to improved radiotherapy.
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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FROM: Technology Strategy Board secures budget of £440m
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FROM: We're still in the dark over high-speed rail
Blog
We're still in the dark over high-speed rail
The only thing that’s clear about the argument for HS2 is that we don’t have enough information, but will we ever be able to make a completely informed decision?
Editor's Comment
EU threats could strangle solar growth
Proposed EU tariffs on low cost Chinese solar cells risk destroying an industry that still has plenty to offer European businesses and consumers
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
