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/electronics/news/quantum-computing-hope-for-spin-protecting-ultrathin-films/1016378.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/quantum-computing-hope-for-spin-protecting-ultrathin-films/1016378.article A trans-Atlantic research project is investigating the properties of ultra-thin films of new materials in order to bring quantum computing one step closer to reality. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/atom-thick-semiconductors-for-scaled-down-electronics/1016377.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/atom-thick-semiconductors-for-scaled-down-electronics/1016377.article Researchers have developed a new technique for creating high-quality semiconductor thin films at the atomic scale. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/worm-trap-tests-brain-cell-activity-to-reveal-drug-effects/1016370.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/worm-trap-tests-brain-cell-activity-to-reveal-drug-effects/1016370.article Scientists from Southampton University of have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/colour-mixing-light-device-could-lead-to-optical-computing/1016369.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/colour-mixing-light-device-could-lead-to-optical-computing/1016369.article Scientists have unveiled a new method for arranging metal nanoparticles in geometric patterns that can act as optical processors, a development that could help lead to optical computers. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/graphene-ink-could-enable-folding-electronics/1016368.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/graphene-ink-could-enable-folding-electronics/1016368.article Researchers have developed a graphene-based ink that is highly conductive and tolerant to bending, a development that could lead to low-cost, foldable electronics. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/oysters-to-power-worlds-largest-wave-energy-farm/1016366.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/energy-and-environment/news/oysters-to-power-worlds-largest-wave-energy-farm/1016366.article The world’s largest wave energy site is to be built off the Scottish coast after receiving government and regulatory consent. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:24 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/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