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Quantum computing hope for spin-protecting ultrathin films
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.
Atom-thick semiconductors for scaled-down electronics
Researchers have developed a new technique for creating high-quality semiconductor thin films at the atomic scale.
Worm trap tests brain cell activity to reveal drug effects
Scientists from Southampton University of have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs.
Colour-mixing light device could lead to optical computing
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.
Features
Body-builders: developing cyborg organs
Scientists are combining biological tissue with synthetic materials to create a new class of “cyborgans”.
Your questions answered: laser weapons
Our experts give their views on the future of directed energy weapons by answering questions from Engineer readers.
Bright future - the growth of the UK solar sector
The UK’s solar power resource has gone from nothing to 2.5GW in just a couple of years and is expected to rise to 20GW by the end of the decade. Jon Excell examines the factors behind the sector’s rapid growth
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A private function
As sensors become cheaper and more ubiquitous, do we need to be more careful about our privacy — or do we need to redefine what we mean by ‘private’?
Blog
Engineering and expectations
The Engineer’s budding Grumpy Old Man comes to the defence of the younger generation, unfairly criticised for lacking in skills they shouldn’t be expected to have at the start of their careers
Interview
Ten minutes with Colin Smith, Rolls Royce
The Engineer caught up for a brief chat with the Rolls-Royce director of engineering and technology Colin Smith to discuss Bloodhound, British manufacturing and how we can encourage more young people to commit to the profession.
Viewpoint
Challenged by carbon: developing CCS technologies
CCS technology is crucial if we are to meet our emissions targets, but there are considerable technical hurdles ahead, says Frank Ellingsen
