http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/engineers-head-to-swansea-for-tidal-energy-lagoon-world-first/1016351.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/engineers-head-to-swansea-for-tidal-energy-lagoon-world-first/1016351.article Investigatory work is about to begin in South Wales for what could become the world’s first purpose-built tidal energy lagoon. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/nanoscale-device-turns-light-to-mechanical-action/1016356.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/nanoscale-device-turns-light-to-mechanical-action/1016356.article Engineers have used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action, a development that could lead to more sensitive infrared cameras. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/fabric-channels-lab-on-a-chip-ideas-to-remove-sweat/1016353.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/fabric-channels-lab-on-a-chip-ideas-to-remove-sweat/1016353.article Waterproof fabrics that control and improve the way sweat wicks away from the body are under development by US researchers using microfluidic engineering. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/the-engineer-qa-astraea-autonomous-aircraft-project/1016347.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/the-engineer-qa-astraea-autonomous-aircraft-project/1016347.article Submit your questions for the UK team that have adapted a conventional aircraft for pilotless flight. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:27 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/moth-eyes-provide-inspiration-for-solar-cell-improvement/1016346.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/moth-eyes-provide-inspiration-for-solar-cell-improvement/1016346.article New technology inspired by the structure of moth eyes could improve efficiency in certain types of solar cells, according to US researchers. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/single-pixel-camera-system-can-create-cheap-3d-images/1016343.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/single-pixel-camera-system-can-create-cheap-3d-images/1016343.article Scientists in Scotland have found a way to take 3D pictures with single-pixel sensors rather than the expensive cameras currently used. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:06 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/ccs-can-compete-with-other-low-carbon-generation/1016340.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/ccs-can-compete-with-other-low-carbon-generation/1016340.article 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/nanoscale-friction-could-lead-to-surface-improvement/1016328.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/nanoscale-friction-could-lead-to-surface-improvement/1016328.article Scientists in Germany have observed a previously unknown type of friction that occurs at the nanoscale. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/video/shining-a-light-on-experimental-laser-accelerators/1016323.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/video/shining-a-light-on-experimental-laser-accelerators/1016323.article 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02 GMT