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Government sets up offshore renewable energy centre

9 Feb 2012

The UK could gain a 12 per cent share of the global offshore wind market following the establishment of a centre designed to commercialise green technologies.

Scientists develop cancer test using linear particle accelerator

9 Feb 2012 | By Andrew Czyzewski

The ALICE linear particle accelerator at Daresbury is being used to develop a definitive test for oesophageal cancer.

A380 inspections will check for cracks in wing components

9 Feb 2012

All Airbus A380 aircraft are to be inspected following the discovery of cracks in wing components.

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Nanoparticle-infused oil could improve transformer cooling

9 Feb 2012

A new nanoparticle-infused oil could increase the heat-shedding efficiency of transformers and microelectronic components by 80 per cent.

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Different approach: Lincoln’s School of Engineering claims to teach students the skills and creativity required to meet the engineering challenges of the 21st century

University challenge

6 February 2012 | By Andrew Czyzewski

The head of the UK’s first new engineering school in decades is pushing industry engagement to a new level. Andrew Czyzewski reports

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Forth Amendment

6 February 2012 | By Stuart Nathan

A unique cable-stayed bridge looks set to enhance Scotland’s structural landscape while maintaining vital transport links.

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Under the bonnet of MIRA's network-assisted vehicle Video

6 February 2012 | By Stephen Harris

A semi-automated test vehicle is helping engineers fast-track intelligent transport systems.

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The underwhelming reality of the UK apprenticeship program

8 Feb 2012 | By Jon Excell

If apprenticeships really are to deliver the growth that they could it’s time to start taking them a bit more seriously

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London Underground's top engineer David Waboso

23 January 2012 | By Sam Shead

With the Olympics rapidly approaching, David Waboso is making sure London Underground is ready to roll.

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Science, engineering and sport: what do we think?

7 Feb 2012 | By Steve Haake

Steve Haake looks back at his first Olympic-themed science lecture of 2012, where the audience was asked their opinions on the morality of technology-based training — and how it compares with illegal performance aids such as doping.

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6 February 2012

A nationwide hydrogen infrastructure to support low-carbon vehicles requires the involvement of niche markets

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