An instrument that determines the strength, frequency, and direction of electromagnetic attacks has been developed in Germany. 

Sandia National Laboratories engineers have invented a dart-like, self-guided bullet for small-calibre, smooth-bore firearms that could hit laser-designated targets at distances of more than a mile.

Only six per cent of UK businesses are responsible for the majority of job creation and prosperity, according the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.

A new biosensor for the rapid diagnosis of sepsis could transform treatment of the disease and potentially save millions of lives around the world.

Researchers at the University of Bradford will be looking into ways of improving the computer modelling and animation used in such films as Shrek.

In less than two years, the European Space Agency will launch Herschel, the biggest ever space telescope.

Scientists from the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at Southampton University are part of an international project investigating the use of fibre lasers in particle accelerator technologies.