The Engineer
Sam Shead Editorial
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Method uses blood sample to rapidly detect testicular cancer
25 May 2012
Scientists at Leeds University are developing a new technique that could be used to quickly detect testicular cancer from a blood sample.
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PJD and FTM collaborate on mechanical installation service
25 May 2012
PJD Group has announced it will collaborate with FTM Engineering Group to provide a full mechanical service for UK power plants.
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Who knows what drought is?
25 May 2012
Many areas of the UK have been told recently that they’re both in drought and in danger of flooding. Is it time for some new terminology?
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New processes enable weight savings in BMW components
24 May 2012
Johnson Controls is using innovative production processes to make the door panels and seat structures for the new BMW 3 Series.
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Research team sees water as a replacement form of lubricant
24 May 2012
Researchers in Germany believe that water can replace mineral oils as a form of lubrication.
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Polls suggest that UK policies aren't helping manufacturers
23 May 2012
A poll of industry and the public suggests that government policies aren’t helping manufacturers.
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Passenger ferry gets power from hydrogen fuel cell
22 May 2012
A passenger ferry powered by a hydrogen fuel cell is set to transport commuters and tourists around Bristol Harbour.
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Company shows lightweight material for electric vehicles
21 May 2012
A Danish company has demonstrated that a new lightweight material can help electric vehicles increase their range.
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Researchers work on device that could restore sight
18 May 2012
A device that could restore sight to blind people is being developed by Strathclyde University and Stanford University.
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Miniature devices shed light on satellite interference
15 May 2012
Oslo University scientists have developed miniature instruments that could provide useful insights into how the Northern Lights interfere with satellites.
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Government drops plan to buy F-35 for navy's aircraft carriers
11 May 2012
The government is abandoning its plan to buy its preferred fighter jet for the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers due to escalating costs and delivery delays.
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Element Six looks set to create innovation centre near Oxford
10 May 2012
Element Six has announced it is creating a £20m innovation centre near Oxford to create and develop new products.
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The rail thing
4 May 2012
Does HS2 need the backing of high profile political heavyweights in order to get the scheme on track?
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Kayak research could boost Britain's Olympic performance
3 May 2012
Research into the design of elite-level kayaks could help Team GB in this summer’s Olympic Games in London.
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Graphene-based material 'outperforms' indium tin oxide
2 May 2012
A new graphene-based material developed at Exeter University could supersede indium tin oxide in electronic devices.
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Scanner set to analyse impact of Olympic traffic on air quality
30 Apr 2012
New technology will go on trial during this year’s Olympics to analyse the impact of extra traffic on London’s pollution levels.
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Fracking research sets distance limits to protect water supplies
26 Apr 2012
Research has found that fracking should take place at a minimum distance of 0.6km from sensitive rock formations to eliminate the risk of water contamination.
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Glasgow firm set to produce wheels for Bloodhound SSC
25 Apr 2012
A high-precision engineering firm in Glasgow is to produce the wheels for Bloodhound SSC, the vehicle aiming to break the land-speed record.
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NGC technique could boost nerve injury recovery rates
25 Apr 2012
Engineers have created a new technique that could improve the chances of restoring sensation and movement in injured limbs.
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Philips report first quarter profits
25 Apr 2012
Philips has reported profits of €249m (£203m) for the first three months of 2012.
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Music-mixing technology could assist with music production
23 Apr 2012
Music-mixing technology developed at Queen Mary University could help bands produce their own music without a sound engineer.
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Corac announces losses for 2011 but remains optimistic
20 Apr 2012
Compressor and power electronics company Corac has posted losses for 2011 but remains optimistic about the future.
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'Streamliner' could achieve 400mph in 90 seconds
19 Apr 2012
A UK team is developing a 400mph motorcycle that could break the world land speed record for a two-wheeled vehicle.
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Autonomous robot fleet could cut agricultural chemical use
18 Apr 2012
The amount of chemicals used in agricultural production could be cut with the use of a fleet of autonomous robots.
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New report recommends the continuation of fracking in UK
17 Apr 2012
A new report published today recommends that fracking continues in the UK.
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Sahaviriya Steel Industries relights Redcar blast furnace
16 Apr 2012
Europe’s second-largest blast furnace was relit on Sunday afternoon by Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) of Thailand, 26 months after it was mothballed by Tata Steel.
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Gauging success in measurement and inspection
16 Apr 2012
The Equator tool from Renishaw is boosting product quality and repeatability in a number of sectors.
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Iceland's volcanoes could power the UK: but at what cost?
13 Apr 2012
A proposal to link the UK’s electricity grid to geothermal energy sources in Iceland is an intriguing version of a long-mooted European supergrid, but the costs need to be carefully examined.
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UK seeks to develop defence trade agreement with Japan
12 Apr 2012
British defence companies are hoping to exploit the recent relaxation of Japanese defence export laws in order to increase business between the two countries.
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VerdErg installs hydropower technology in River Caldew
12 Apr 2012
VerdErg is in the process of installing new hydropower technology into a Cumbrian river.
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Bob Joyce, chief engineer of Jaguar Land Rover
10 Apr 2012
People power: Jaguar Land Rover’s chief engineer explains how the company is helping to motivate future generations of engineers through technology.
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Multi-fuel technology could reduce emissions from HGVs
4 Apr 2012
A multi-fuel technology that mixes diesel with other fuel sources could cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-goods vehicles.
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Technology could transform bins into power generators
3 Apr 2012
A new waste-to-energy technology fitted within a shipping container could turn bins into power generators.
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Eco development could host trial of low-cost LED light bulb
3 Apr 2012
A UK eco-town could host the first large-scale trial of an affordable LED light bulb that is as bright as traditional bulbs.
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Cutting the jargon is key to investor success
30 Mar 2012
Cleantech companies on a trip to California are finding that clear explanations are a vital part of pitching their innovations to investors
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Greenhouse uses seawater to grow crops in arid places
29 Mar 2012
A greenhouse that uses seawater to grow crops in arid environments could go some way towards resolving the global food security crisis.
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Dstl develops wideband antenna for military use
27 Mar 2012
The UK’s Defence and Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has developed a better-performing antenna for use by the military.
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Hybrid solar panel heats water while generating electricity
27 Mar 2012
UK renewables company Naked Energy has invented Virtu, a hybrid solar panel that simultaneously heats water and generates electricity.
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Cleantech goes west
26 Mar 2012
British firms heading to California, electric-powered transport, apprenticeships and engineering in titanium are on the agenda this week
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Spanish technology centre seeks to extend food shelf life
22 Mar 2012
A technology centre in Spain is investigating ways to extend the shelf life of certain food products by developing new packaging and edible coatings.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall
16 Mar 2012
Virtual mirrors and RFID technology could change the way we shop in the near future - but the results might not please everyone.
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Airbus assembles rear fuselage using improved technique
15 Mar 2012
Airbus has assembled a lightweight rear fuselage for the A350 XWB jet-airliner using a technique that improves production efficiency and quality.
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Energetic developments
15 Mar 2012
UK gear manufacturer David Brown is at the heart of plans to develop a record-breaking 7MW wind turbine. Sam Shead reports
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King's Cross station £550m renovation is unveiled
14 Mar 2012
The new King’s Cross Western Concourse will open to the public next week. The Engineer paid a visit to the station in February to see how things were coming along and speak to those behind the project.
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External airbag could protect pedestrians and cyclists
14 Mar 2012
Volvo has developed an external airbag that could protect pedestrians and cyclists in the event of a collision.
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Team looks for fibre-optic cables to transmit more info
12 Mar 2012
Scientists in London are attempting to increase the amount of information that can be transmitted in fibre-optic cables.
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Researchers improve efficiency of energy harvesters
12 Mar 2012
Researchers at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have found they can make energy harvesters more efficient by eliminating a key material.
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Car makers team up with SMEs to produce low-carbon vehicles
9 Mar 2012
Large vehicle manufacturers are mentoring smaller supply companies as part of a project to develop a low-carbon-vehicle supply chain in the UK.
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Manufacturing marque-up
9 Mar 2012
Could a ‘Made in Britain’ marque help revive the UK’s manufacturing exports? And how would it reflect the reality of the UK’s manufacturing sector?
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Nissan plans to build new model in North East
8 Mar 2012
Nissan’s latest compact car, the Nissan Invitation, will be built in Sunderland from 2013 at an initial rate of 100,000 per year. But what does this mean for the area?
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Scientists develop new method of making hydrogen fuel cells
7 Mar 2012
Scientists in London believe their new hydrogen fuel-cell manufacturing approach can reduce costs and improve reliability.
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Neutron detector can identify presence of nuclear weapons
6 Mar 2012
Scientists have designed a low-cost, highly sensitive neutron detector that can identify the presence of nuclear weapons.
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Thought leaders
2 Mar 2012
The very thought of soldiers firing missiles with their minds is enough to send a shiver down the spine of even the most hardened observer of defence technology. But according to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, the idea isn’t as far-fetched as it might sound.
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System could help blind people determine distance of objects
1 Mar 2012
Reading University scientists are continuing efforts to develop a system that could help blind people determine the distance or temperature of nearby objects.
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Companies collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell development
1 Mar 2012
Two UK companies are collaborating on the development of a hydrogen fuel cell that would be more efficient and cheaper to manufacture than conventional fuel cells.
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Lasers measure energy transfer at molecular scale
28 Feb 2012
Ultrafast laser equipment that generates intense pulses of light is being used by scientists to measure energy transfer at the molecular scale.
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Europe's Vega space launch vehicle has carbon-fibre shell
27 Feb 2012
ESA’s new Vega launch vehicle could mark a new generation of space launch vehicles that have a shell made from carbon fibre.
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Electronic tagging system could replace barcodes
27 Feb 2012
Researchers have developed a cheap electronic tagging system that could replace barcodes with a much more detailed store of information.
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Cloaking theory could help to protect buildings from quakes
22 Feb 2012
Mathematicians at Manchester University have developed a theory that could be used to protect buildings from earthquakes.
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Company looks to reduce bulk of soldiers' comms systems
21 Feb 2012
Cambridge Consultants’ new radio architecture could reduce the size of multi-platform communication systems used by troops.
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GTL oils could help to improve petrol and engine lubricants
17 Feb 2012
Shell is manufacturing new gas-to-liquid (GTL) oils at its Qatar GTL plant that could be used to improve petrol and engine lubricants.
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A realistic home of the future?
17 Feb 2012
A television version of the technologies we might use in our homes in 50 years’ time is likely to be wide of the mark. Predicting what the public will want — or need — is a tricky business.
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Behind the scenes at Astrium Satellite's production line
16 Feb 2012
The Engineer discovers how a satellite wing is made on a behind the scenes tour of Astrium Satellite’s production line in Munich.
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Imaging technique can detect breast cancer in younger women
16 Feb 2012
Bristol University researchers are further developing a breast cancer screening device that can detect tumours in all women.
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UK company designs blast-resistant paper recycling bin
15 Feb 2012
London-based company Renew has designed a paper recycling bin that is blast resistant and can convey information to passers by via an inbuilt LCD display.
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And now for the good news about UK apprenticeships
10 Feb 2012
The news that Rolls Royce is planning to increase the number of apprentices it hires shows that the engineering sector still values traditional apprenticeships.
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New solar cell could capture more of the sun's energy
10 Feb 2012
Cambridge University scientists have developed a new type of solar cell that could capture significantly more of the sun’s energy than current silicon-based cells.
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Wireless robot could rescue people trapped underground
6 Feb 2012
A new robot that can communicate wirelessly from underground could be used to rescue people trapped in inaccessible places.
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Survey shows manufacturing beginning positively in 2012
3 Feb 2012
A joint survey by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has revealed UK manufacturing started 2012 on a positive footing.
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Graphene transistors could herald more computing power
2 Feb 2012
Graphene transistors made at Manchester University could lead to a new generation of more powerful computers.
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Motion capture technology used to analyse pianists
1 Feb 2012
Southampton University researchers are pioneering a new way to use motion-capture technology in order to analyse the way the piano is played.
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City University team aims to develop portable drug sensors
1 Feb 2012
Scientists at City University are working in collaboration with the Home Office to develop portable drug sensors.
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Medical scanners could monitor processes in body over weeks
31 Jan 2012
A Belgium company, Pepric, is aiming to develop medical scanners capable of monitoring processes in the body over several days or weeks.
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Smart paint detects tiny faults in structures such as bridges
30 Jan 2012
Strathclyde University scientists are developing a smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in bridges, wind turbines and mines.
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Researchers analyse piano playing using motion capture
26 Jan 2012
Southampton University researchers are pioneering a new way to use motion-capture technology in order to analyse the way the piano is played.
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Waste light captured from a mobile could charge its battery
25 Jan 2012
Researchers are aiming to extend mobile phone battery life by capturing waste light from the screen and converting it into electricity.
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Harvesting technique could make algae a viable biofuel
25 Jan 2012
Algae may become an economically viable biofuel thanks to the development of a harvesting technique from Sheffield University.
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London Underground's top engineer David Waboso
23 Jan 2012
With the Olympics rapidly approaching, David Waboso is making sure London Underground is ready to roll.
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Meet the electric hospital porter
23 January 2012
Motol University Hospital in Prague is supported by a network of autonomous vehicles that deliver vital supplies to doctors and patients. Sam Shead reports
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Hydrogen cars at the Royal Society
19 Jan 2012
As the government unveil its latest project to get hydrogen cars on Britain’s roads, The Engineer discovers the technology behind these green vehicles.
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Long-life battery system stores electrical energy in liquid form
19 Jan 2012
An Irish company has developed a long-life battery that stores electrical energy in liquid form.
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Sensor allows plant hormone to be seen in plant tissues
16 Jan 2012
Researchers have developed a sensor that allows the plant hormone, auxin, to be visualised in plant tissues.
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Is shale gas all it's 'fracked' up to be?
13 Jan 2012
Cuadrilla is looking to the home counties for shale gas reserves fit for ‘fracking’. But is this energy resource all it’s ‘fracked’ up to be?
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University scientists discover graphene can be magnetised
10 Jan 2012
Manchester University scientists have discovered that graphene can be magnetised, a development that could see the material employed in electronic devices.
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Talking transport
9 Jan 2012
With a decision due on a new high speed rail link, and a host of motor shows opening their doors, Transport is top of this week’s agenda
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Ford uses online software tool to simulate visual impairments
5 Jan 2012
Ford is hoping to make it easier for people with poor eyesight to drive by using a visual impairment simulator to redesign its instruments.
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Nanotechnology could improve how hydrogen fuel is stored
16 Dec 2011
Glasgow University scientists believe that nanotechnology could be employed to turn hydrogen into a viable source of energy.
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Bodysuit may help researchers to improve sporting activities
14 Dec 2011
A bodysuit is helping researchers at Sunderland University to develop improvements in a range of sporting activities.
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Rapid prototyping helps create aircraft to study atmosphere
13 Dec 2011
Scientists at Southampton University have used rapid prototyping to create an aircraft that will be used to study the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Device for the avoidance of volcanic ash clouds has trial
9 Dec 2011
A device that could help pilots avoid volcanic ash clouds has been successfully trialled on a small aircraft flying over Mount Etna.
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Researchers seek to improve identification of palm prints
8 Dec 2011
Researchers at Wolverhampton University are working on a project to improve the identification of partial palm prints left by suspects at crime scenes.
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Team works on robots to help people recover from strokes
7 Dec 2011
Researchers at Hertfordshire University are aiming to develop robots to help people recover from strokes.
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Mollusc shell features could be replicated in synthetic fabrics
7 Dec 2011
Warwick University’s £1.3m supercomputer is analysing the natural properties of a tiny mollusc shell so that they can be replicated in synthetic materials.
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Brain-computer interface plays music based on person's mood
6 Dec 2011
Scientists are developing a brain-computer interface that recognises a person’s affective state and then plays music to them based on their mood.
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The 2011 Defence and Security Winner - Frontline Oxygen
2 Dec 2011
A portable concentrated oxygen source could help to save the lives of soldiers injured on the frontline.
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Graphene discovery could be vital to future nanotechnology
2 Dec 2011
Researchers from the London Centre for Nanotechnology have made a discovery that could help graphene play a key role in the future of nanotechnology.
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Scientists believe nanotubes may absorb carbon dioxide
1 Dec 2011
Scientists at Edinburgh University are developing microscopic tubes that remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air.
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Natural silks beat plastics when it comes to generating fibres
30 Nov 2011
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that natural silks are 1,000 times more efficient than common plastics when it comes to forming fibres.
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Scientists develop method for creating nanoporous materials
29 Nov 2011
Cambridge University scientists have developed a new method for creating nanoporous materials.
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Engineers develop prosthetic that mimics the human ankle
25 Nov 2011
Engineers at Blatchford have developed the ’élan’ foot — a microprocessor-controlled prosthetic that is expected to provide amputees with a greater freedom of movement.
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Electronic microprocessors find their way into prosthetics
24 Nov 2011
A team of engineers have started developing a range of microprocessor-controlled prosthetics.
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Scientists believe diamonds can identify atoms in viruses
23 Nov 2011
Oxford University scientists believe that they can further pinpoint and identify individual atoms using diamonds.
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Scientists develop anchorless selective laser melting process
23 Nov 2011
Scientists at Sheffield University aim to eliminate the need for ‘anchors’ used in additive manufacturing.
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Robot helps to develop and examine new types of glass
18 Nov 2011
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have created a robot that develops new types of glass and examines their characteristics.
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Luix claims intelligent street lighting can cut energy costs
17 Nov 2011
An intelligent street lighting system could lead to energy savings of up to 85 per cent.
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Camera device could enhance patients' visual awareness
15 Nov 2011
A BAE apprentice project has developed a visual-aid device for patients with restricted movement.
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Should Earth's close encounter trigger asteroid avoidance research?
11 Nov 2011
After yet another narrow encounter with an asteroid the size of an airship earlier this week, do we need to pay more attention to technology that could protect our planet and its inhabitants from these turbo-charged cosmic fireworks?
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Ultrasonic hose attachment boosts water's cleaning power
10 Nov 2011
Scientists at Southampton University have developed an ultrasonic attachment for taps and hoses that can enhance water’s ability to clean.
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Bayer develops polyurethane composite for windmill blades
10 Nov 2011
Bayer Material Science has developed a class of polyurethane-based composites for use in large windmill blades.
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Chemical process could lead to lighter and stronger plastics
10 Nov 2011
Edinburgh University scientists have devised a chemical process that could produce lighter, stronger plastics.
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Project seeks to improve the efficiency of microbial fuel cells
9 Nov 2011
Glasgow University scientists are working on a project to increase the efficiency of microbial fuel cells.
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Project works on silicon carbide ICs for high temperatures
9 Nov 2011
Scientists at Raytheon’s Glenrothes facility are working on a project to demonstrate integrated circuits made from silicon carbide that operate at temperatures above 300°C.
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Spider-shaped robot can access inhospitable terrain
8 Nov 2011
A spider-shaped robot that can access inhospitable environments has been designed and manufactured at the Fraunhofer Institute.
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Researchers develop steering wheel with health sensors
8 Nov 2011
A Munich-based research team has developed a steering wheel embedded with sensors to monitor the health of drivers.
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Can UK graduates compete with their Chinese counterparts?
4 Nov 2011
UK engineering graudates are doing well in the job market, which may come as a surprise to many. But lower-cost economies, particularly China, could still threaten job prospects.
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Shirt capable of converting body heat into electricity
3 Nov 2011
Belgian researchers have created a shirt with an integrated device that converts body heat into electricity.
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Artificial leaf could grow a layer of ice in desert conditions
2 Nov 2011
A Dutch artist is aiming to create an artificial leaf in the Sahara Desert that can grow a layer of ice on its underside.
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Robots in the driving seat?
28 Oct 2011
Replacing human workers with robots may have consequences for society, but we shouldn’t assume they are all bad.
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Conference discusses role of SMEs in Britain's economy
27 Oct 2011
A conference last week on the future of Britain’s economy saw influential figures discuss the role of SMEs in the economic recovery.
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Future digital devices could be built from bacteria and DNA
26 Oct 2011
New research has demonstrated that it is possible to build some of the basic components used in digital devices out of gut bacteria and DNA.
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Project develops modelling tool kit for future CCS operations
26 Oct 2011
A modelling tool kit is being developed to support the future design, operation and roll-out of CCS in the UK.
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Intelligent cars are set for demonstration in Frankfurt
25 Oct 2011
Intelligent cars that can alert their drivers — and each other — to hazards are set to be demonstrated in Frankfurt as part of a research project.
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Control system could improve the agility of hybrid vehicles
24 Oct 2011
MIRA has developed an Electric Dynamic Control (EDC) system designed to enhance the driving dynamics of hybrid vehicles.
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Sludge experts aim to tackle safe disposal of nuclear waste
24 Oct 2011
Leeds University has formed a Sludge Centre of Expertise aimed at helping nuclear engineers work out how to dispose of nuclear waste safely.
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Where next for CCS?
21 Oct 2011
Earlier this week, delegates at a conference on the future of UK carbon capture and storage were greeted to news that plans to develop a CCS project at Longannet in Scotland had been shelved.
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Molecular Solar claims record voltage for photovoltaic cells
18 Oct 2011
Molecular Solar has demonstrated a record voltage for organic photovoltaic cells that could eventually be utilised in electronic ink applications.
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Bystrup wins UK Pylon Design Competition with T-Pylon
14 Oct 2011
Bystrup’s T-Pylon has beaten six other finalists to be crowned the winner of the UK’s Pylon Design Competition.
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Project uses microphones to detect underwater gas leaks
14 Oct 2011
Underwater microphones could be used to detect gas leaks from pipelines, carbon capture wells and methane reservoirs.
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Carbon-neutral development opens its Energy Centre
13 Oct 2011
The UK’s largest carbon-neutral housing and retail development has officially opened its £9m Energy Centre.
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Eurocopter demonstrates emergency electric motor
12 Oct 2011
Eurocopter has incorporated an electric motor into one of its AS350 helicopters to demonstrate the system as an emergency auxiliary power source.
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Anti-corrosion techniques could double the life of steel
12 Oct 2011
New anti-corrosion techniques could double the life expectancy of steel.
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Fine-coating process protects surfaces from oxidisation
11 Oct 2011
A fine-coating process that protects conductive surfaces from oxidisation has been developed by chemists at Datum Developments.
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Should the UK jump on the eco-city bandwagon?
7 Oct 2011
With an increasing number of ‘ecocities’ cropping up around the world, should the UK be thinking about developing one of its own?
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Scientists develop sensor to detect airborne particles
6 Oct 2011
Scientists at Cranfield University are developing a sensor to detect airborne nanoparticles.
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Urban OS sensor system could soon be running entire cities
4 Oct 2011
A new system of widely distributed sensors could soon be responsible for running entire cities.
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Technology turns gaffer-like plastic tape into rigid tubing
4 Oct 2011
A new technology that turns a strip of gaffer-like plastic tape into a rigid tube has been developed by RolaTube.
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Model will enable development of plastics with specific uses
30 Sep 2011
A high-tech ‘recipe book’ will allow manufacturers to develop plastics more efficiently.
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WMG refines wind turbines for the built environment
29 Sep 2011
A new type of wind turbine for installation in the built environment is being refined at Warwick Manufacturing Group’s (WMG’s) 3D Power Wall.
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Formtech partners BAE in bid to introduce composites to MoD
29 Sep 2011
Formtech Composites and BAE Systems are working on a project to bridge gap between composite and defence engineering.
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Scientists claim that solar power could be harvested
28 Sep 2011
Solar power could be harvested more efficiently and transported over long distances using tiny molecular circuits, according to research inspired by photosynthesis.
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Magnetic field cloak could help submarines evade detection
27 Sep 2011
Researchers in Spain believe they have found a way of cloaking materials that have a magnetic signature.
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Project develops electric car battery with increased power
26 Sep 2011
A project has succeeded in developing an electric car battery with a 35 per cent greater range.
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Supercomputer could improve Dutch weather predictions
26 Sep 2011
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute has purchased a high-performance computer from Bull for €2.6m to meet the demands of modern-day forecasting.
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NASA satellite heads home for the weekend
23 Sep 2011
An out-of-control climate satellite is expected to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere on Friday evening
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Motors could be redundant on space-borne radiometers
22 Sep 2011
A new way to eliminate the need for motors in space-borne radiometers has been devised by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast.
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Student eco-village is rated 'outstanding' on BREEAM scale
21 Sep 2011
A new eco-friendly student village at Bradford University has been awarded the highest-ever BREEAM score.
