The Engineer
9 May 2011
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'Memristor' could one day mimic complex brain neurons
16 May 2011
Computers that mimic the human brain in the way they process data have moved a step closer to reality thanks to new research from the US.
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Back on track: Electric motorcycles race for innovation
9 May 2011
The regulation-light world of electric motorbike racing is reaffirming the link between motorsport and innovation
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Cambridge consultants helps develop innovative inhaler
9 May 2011
A new inhalation device uses an innovative mechanism to ensure that patients receive the correct drug dosage every time.
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Career opportunities in the food and drink sector
9 May 2011
There is a growing demand for highly skilled technical staff in the UK’s relatively buoyant food and drink industry
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Electric glimpse of motorsport's future
9 May 2011
Could electric motor-bike racing provide a blueprint for a more relevant motorsport industry?
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Harnessing the sun, the wind and the sea with E/S Orcelle
9 May 2011
Dream Boat: A concept for a renewably powered cargo vessel could help drive emissions-free shipping.
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IEEE chief Moshe Kam
9 May 2011
The president of the IEEE says it is up to teachers to get young people excited about engineering.
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Make or break
9 May 2011
The UK must work to improve the link between its innovations and domestic manufacturing to remain competitive, says Brian Holliday
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Rapid prototyping technology keeps race team on track
9 May 2011
Fused deposition modelling technology has enabled Joe Gibbs Racing to rectify a car fault in a matter of days instead of weeks
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Rolling back the years
9 May 2011
The evolution of the cylindrical roller bearing has seen it developing longer life spans and enhanced load-carrying capacity
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Test case
9 May 2011
Scientists have redeveloped HDPE for use in biochemical applications such as DNA analysis.
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The Dam Busters
9 May 2011
This week in 1943
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The DeltaWing racer
9 May 2011
A new concept car combines speed with sustainability in a bid to revolutionise motor racing
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Robot uses on-board tracking to catch balls autonomously
5 May 2011
A service robot from the German Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics has been given the ability to catch balls completely autonomously using only on-board sensing and tracking.
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Scanning devices predict the location of underground pipes
5 May 2011
A scheme to create 3D maps of underground infrastructure using an array of sensors has reached the technology prototype stage.
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Single-molecule magnet created from depleted uranium
4 May 2011
Hard drives based on depleted uranium could allow millions of terabytes of information to be stored in an area no bigger than a fingernail.
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Scientists create CMOS sensors to capture X-rays
4 May 2011
Scientists have created one of the largest CMOS imaging sensors capable of capturing X-rays, gamma rays and other radiation.
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Lens array could make skin-cancer scans more efficient
3 May 2011
A new microscope could provide doctors with a handheld device for looking for signs of skin cancer.
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Researchers seek to enhance disaster-relief operations
3 May 2011
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are investigating a range of simple engineering solutions that could be used to improve disaster-relief operations.
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Seven-figure funding for rice-husk building material
3 May 2011
A company that turns rice husks into a virtually waterproof wood substitute has received a seven-figure sum from a UK investment firm.
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Team assesses environmental impact of vehicle batteries
28 Apr 2011
A team of researchers is embarking on a project to assess the environmental impact of electric vehicle batteries during their lifecycle.
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T-rays could probe materials at unprecedented level of detail
28 Apr 2011
Powerful pulses of terahertz radiation could be used to probe the fine internal structure of materials at an unprecedented level of detail.
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Car suspension system offers greater safety and efficiency
27 Apr 2011
Scientists claim that a new electromagnetic suspension system could improve the comfort and safety of car journeys while reducing power consumption.
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Scientists use new imaging technique in pier rescue
27 Apr 2011
Scientists are helping to rescue fire-damaged Hastings Pier with a new digital-imaging technique that spots structural changes.
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Project investigates net power from nuclear fusion
26 Apr 2011
Engineers are investigating potential ways of sustaining electricity generation from nuclear fusion reactors, in anticipation of a demonstration plant coming online in the next few decades.
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Software helps rural patients manage chronic conditions
21 Apr 2011
A project using mobile phones to help rural sufferers of chronic diseases manage their conditions has received £1.6m of funding.
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Wave-modelling tool could improve offshore structures
21 Apr 2011
The design and maintenance of offshore structures such as oil rigs and wind turbines could benefit from a new wave-modelling tool.
