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/aerospace/news/robotic-insect-takes-off/1016206.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/robotic-insect-takes-off/1016206.article US researchers have demonstrated a tiny robotic flying insect that could lead to a new generation of miniature drones. Fri, 3 May 2013 11:48 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/tactile-sensor-could-enable-low-cost-robot-hands/1016114.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/tactile-sensor-could-enable-low-cost-robot-hands/1016114.article A novel tactile sensor based on a tiny barometer could be used to create a new-generation of inexpensive touch-enabled robot hands. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:40 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/uk-team-boosts-hydrogen-fuel-cell-engine-performance/1016069.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/uk-team-boosts-hydrogen-fuel-cell-engine-performance/1016069.article Hydrogen fuel cell engines could become 30 per cent more power dense thanks to research by a consortium of UK engineering firms including Dyson and Ricardo. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:45 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/hydrogen-hybrid-aston-martin-to-take-to-the-track/1016039.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/news/hydrogen-hybrid-aston-martin-to-take-to-the-track/1016039.article A prototype Aston Martin will become the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in an international motorsport event when it takes to the track in next month’s Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:48 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/uk-device-keeps-liver-alive-outside-of-human-body/1015787.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/uk-device-keeps-liver-alive-outside-of-human-body/1015787.article Technology developed at Oxford University, that is able to keep a liver “alive” outside of the human body, has been hailed as a major breakthrough by organ transplant specialists Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:09 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/scottish-research-targets-roly-poly-riggers/1015754.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/scottish-research-targets-roly-poly-riggers/1015754.article With the girth of the average UK worker increasing, researchers in Scotland are assessing workers’ body size in a bid to improve safety on offshore installations. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:40 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/fund-looks-to-turn-scientific-advances-into-useable-products/1015452.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/fund-looks-to-turn-scientific-advances-into-useable-products/1015452.article A Cambridge University academic has been awarded £1.2m to help innovators turn their scientific advances and technological developments into product ideas suitable for manufacture, distribution and use. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:45 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/machine-sorts-batteries-by-using-artificial-intelligence/1015058.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/machine-sorts-batteries-by-using-artificial-intelligence/1015058.article Research from two Swedish universities has resulted in a new type of machine that sorts used batteries by means of artificial intelligence. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:39 GMT