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Soteria to replace SAR helicopters

9 Feb 2010

The Ministry of Defence and the Department of Transport have awarded a contract for replacing the UK’s search-and-rescue helicopters with a single fleet of aircraft.

BAE to work on Mitsubishi jet

9 Feb 2010

BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation of Japan to work on a new regional jet that should consume less fuel and emit less noise and fumes.  

Opel/Vauxhall invests in future

9 Feb 2010

European automotive giant Opel/Vauxhall is to invest €11bn over the next five years in order to keep the business viable and sustainable.

Green taxi releases zero emissions

9 Feb 2010

Eco City Vehicles has launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi (Vito), which was co-developed and is distributed exclusively by the group.

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Haiti damage

After shock

9 Feb 2010 | By Stuart Nathan

Engineering is vital to help poorer countries such as Haiti prepare for quakes, resulting in more durable buildings and, as a result, significantly fewer fatalities.

Removing smoke without ire

9 Feb 2010 | Updated: 9 Feb 2010 | By Ellie Zolfagharifard

Cardiff University spin-out Asalus is launching a range of medical devices that it claims will significantly improve the safety and efficiency of laparoscopic surgery.

'Reminding device' aids autonomy

9 Feb 2010 | By Siobhan Wagner

Elderly people suffering from mild dementia may be able to live more autonomously in their home with new technology developed through a European-funded research programme.

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A sense of perspective

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There tends to be little middle ground in the UK’s assessment of its own strengths and weaknesses. Either we shout our prowess from the rooftops, or wallow in the depths of self-deprecation.

Thinking space

08 February 2010 | By Stuart Nathan

Martin Ditter explains why the European Space Agency has set up a UK technology outpost.

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Spaceplanes, trains and automobiles

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Stepping stones

08 February 2010

David Kidney MP on the strategic steps to a low carbon economy

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