The Engineer
6 June 2011
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Ricardo assembly facility to build the “world’s greenest supercar engine”
25 Jul 2011
The Engineer visited Ricardo’s UK technical centre to take a look at the facility that’s building the engines for Mclaren’s MP4-12C
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Hard times for education without context of climate
15 Jun 2011
With report after report suggesting that young people are engaged with science when its related to the wider world, the government’s curriculum advisor wants to see less context and more focus on facts. Is he wrong?
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Cross-channel train proposal thrown off track
6 June 2011
The Channel Tunnel has had a chequered history, attracting equal amounts of criticism and praise since it was first proposed in 1802.
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Cambridge engineers investigate propellant-free aerosols
6 June 2011
A novel concept based around the use of superhydrophobic materials could lead to the development of propellant-free impact aerosols.
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Developing autonomous fighting machines
6 June 2011
War machines: Accelerating the development of autonomous defence systems raises both ethical and technological questions
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Going green
6 June 2011
Transforming the UK into a low-carbon economy will be a major challenge, but the solutions are clearer than ever says Vince Cable
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Ireland charges ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure
6 June 2011
A new scheme is set to make Ireland the first country in Europe with a universally accessible charging network
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Machine learning expert Prof Chris Bishop
6 June 2011
Machine head: Computer science is set to enter a golden age, according to Microsoft Research’s Chris Bishop
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Oxford team exploits properties of metamaterials
6 June 2011
The unique magnetic properties of metamaterials could benefit the design of transformers and electric motors.
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Removing shock from the system with magnetic fluids
6 June 2011
Magnetically reactive fluids are offering smoother operation across a vast range of industries
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Selecting the right valve
6 June 2011
Matching valve type to function is a vital first step in the valve selection process, says Michael Adkins, product manager for general industrial valves at Swagelok
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Shipping forecast
6 Jun 2011
Engineers will play a crucial role as the defence-dominated UK shipbuilding industry continues to recover post recession
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Turn up the heat
6 June 2011
Adding to an already wide range of temperature sensors, NPL has developed what it believes to be the most accurate thermometer yet
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EV experts to assess feasibility of wireless inductive charging
2 Jun 2011
Two electric vehicle technology specialists have joined forces to assess the feasibility of bringing wireless inductive charging to the mass market, as an optional extra for potential electric vehicle customers.
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Sensor could aid construction of real-time pollution maps
2 Jun 2011
A new sensor technology could be used to construct real-time pollution maps of cities that would be useful in informing local emissions policy.
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Microscope system could lead to better cancer treatment
1 Jun 2011
A groundbreaking microscope and laser system has helped scientists to make an important advance in research to improve cancer treatment.
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Surveillance system tags and tracks suspicious individuals
1 Jun 2011
A UK airport has tested a new video surveillance system that can tag suspicious individuals and track their movements across multiple cameras.
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Gravity-fed wastewater system could aid developing world
27 May 2011
A gravity-powered mobile wastewater system that cuts energy use by more than 90 per cent could help rural communities in the developing world.
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Wind forecasts could improve National Grid's efficiency
26 May 2011
A new wind-power forecasting system could help National Grid cut the costs of bringing more turbines into the electricity network.
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Bacteria-growing water toxicity monitor wins innovation award
24 May 2011
A device that grows light-emitting bacteria to continuously detect for water impurities has won a university Innovation Award.
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Team eyes infrared route to diagnose endometriosis
24 May 2011
Infrared spectroscopy could greatly improve the diagnosis of endometriosis, bypassing the need for invasive surgical biopsy, according to a team from Lancaster University.
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Research team moves towards on-site DNA fingerprinting
23 May 2011
Crime-scene investigators could soon have the ability to perform DNA fingerprinting on site without the need for lengthy post-analysis in a lab.
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Scientists extend the battery life of forest climate monitors
23 May 2011
Scientists in Germany have boosted the life of wireless sensors designed to protect forests by monitoring their climate conditions.
