An ambitious project to turn the Isle of Wight into a flagship for renewable energy generation, energy storage and smart networks could change the image of the island from one of Victorian holiday...

Hijack-proof airliners may be taking to the skies in a few years time, thanks to a European aerospace industry project that combines computer-aided cabin monitoring and highly secure flight controls.

Two European projects are hoping to pave the way for commercially viable power generation using nuclear fusion – a breakthrough that could make a massive contribution to our energy and climate change...

As global demand stretches the world’s mines to the limit, operators plan to meet the challenge with automated mega-sites the size of the UK. Jon Excell reports Iron ore field in Pilbara, Australia

The Wendelstein 7-X stellarator could bring commercial scale nuclear fusion one step closer to reality

There’s a lot to admire about a university that is less than 100 years old yet counts four Nobel Prize winners and two former heads of state and among its alumni.

With pressure to improve urban air quality increasing, a number of UK initiatives are driving the development of ultra low emission truck technologies that could help clean up our city streets. David...

With the London 2012 Olympics only three years away, the security technology industry is ready to capitalise on the demand for new and existing systems to counter crime and terrorism. Berenice Baker...

The challenges of moving tens of thousands of people a day through airports are more acute than ever. But new technology promises to make the experience more rapid, painless, efficient and safe.

Engineers at Airbus’ UK Zero Emissions Development Centre are at the heart of the aerospace giant’s bold plan to drive the development of hydrogen-fuelled flight. Melissa Bradshaw reports