Wednesday, 22 May 2013
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Engineers head to Swansea for tidal energy lagoon world first

21 May 2013 | By Stephen Harris

Investigatory work is about to begin in South Wales for what could become the world’s first purpose-built tidal energy lagoon.

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Nanoscale device turns light to mechanical action

22 May 2013

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.

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Fabric channels lab-on-a-chip ideas to remove sweat

21 May 2013

Waterproof fabrics that control and improve the way sweat wicks away from the body are under development by US researchers using microfluidic engineering.

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Scientists stipulate requirements for new nuclear

27 Mar 2013 | By Stuart Nathan

A new strategy for nuclear R&D could restore the UK to a leading position in developing technology for fisson and fusion

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Investment could reverse decline in UK oil and gas

7 Feb 2013 | By Stephen Harris

A new investment boom in Britain’s oil and gas industry could help reverse some of its recent dramatic decline, analysts say.

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Hitachi deal could put UK civil nuclear industry back on map

31 Oct 2012 | By Stephen Harris

The goal of re-establishing a substantial and exportable UK civil nuclear industry came a step closer yesterday as British companies were placed at the heart of a deal to build up to six new power stations.

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Digital Edition

The Engineer May Digital Edition

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Digital healthcare gives clinicians the ability to monitor patients in their homes, rather than in hospital. Will this create problems or opportunities?

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Forward-looking flying car specialist Terrafugia has unveiled a new autopilot-equipped STOVL concept which it says could be on sale in 8-12 years. But will the science-fiction staple of the flying car ever take off?

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