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/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/news/technology-reads-secrets-of-ancient-scrolls/1016321.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/technology-reads-secrets-of-ancient-scrolls/1016321.article Advances in X-ray microtomography technology could allow historians to peer into centuries-old scrolls too damaged to unroll, unlocking the secrets of the past. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:03 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 http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/rarest-natural-element-study-could-enable-new-radiotherapy/1016320.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/rarest-natural-element-study-could-enable-new-radiotherapy/1016320.article Nuclear physicists have measured the properties of the rarest element on Earth, a development that could lead to improved radiotherapy. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:20 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/camera-tricks-allow-3d-digital-model-scupting-by-hand/1016319.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/camera-tricks-allow-3d-digital-model-scupting-by-hand/1016319.article Specialised computer algorithms and a depth-sensing camera have been used to create Shape-It-Up, a tool that lets designers manipulate 3D shapes using hand gestures. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/hydrogel-protects-medical-implants-from-immune-attack/1016313.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/hydrogel-protects-medical-implants-from-immune-attack/1016313.article A new material could help prevent medical implants from being isolated and attacked by the body’s immune system. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/project-aims-to-boost-uk-electronics-industry/1016308.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/project-aims-to-boost-uk-electronics-industry/1016308.article The UK’s £23bn electronics industry is expected to benefit from a £5.6m project to develop the next generation of energy-efficient computing systems. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:10 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/passenger-aircraft-flown-500-miles-by-ground-control/1016303.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/passenger-aircraft-flown-500-miles-by-ground-control/1016303.article Engineers believe they are writing a new chapter in aviation history with the first successful flight of an unmanned aircraft in all UK aerospace. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:31 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article The Technology Strategy Board has secured a budget of £440m to support businesses and drive growth across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/rolls-royce-gives-professional-bloodhound-project-full-backing/1016291.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/rolls-royce-gives-professional-bloodhound-project-full-backing/1016291.article Rolls-Royce has become a full partner of the Bloodhound Project after becoming impressed by the team’s professionalism, the company said yesterday. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:39 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/verification-system-aims-to-guarantee-software-function/1016288.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/verification-system-aims-to-guarantee-software-function/1016288.article Researchers at Strathclyde University are developing software that will help prevent incidents such as the loss of NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter Spacecraft in 1999. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/implant-and-gel-combination-could-heal-damaged-nerves/1016286.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/implant-and-gel-combination-could-heal-damaged-nerves/1016286.article An implant designed to return functionality to torn or damaged nerves is only a few years away from clinical use, claim researchers in Israel. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:29 GMT