A US scientist has developed an ultrathin film that, when used to coat metal surfaces, makes them resistant to corrosion.

Italian researchers are developing an inexpensive, portable breathalyzer whose colour changes from green to red to indicate higher alcohol concentrations.

Researchers in the UK hope to increase the lifetime of prosthetic joints by allowing them to form bonds with bone

Prof Julia King thinks that more work needs to be done to improve gender balance in engineering. Stuart Nathan reports

General Motors is to invest $370m to build a manufacturing plant for its four-cylinder engines in Flint, Michigan.

GE Energy plans to invest over $100m to expand manufacturing operations in Europe and launch its 2.5xl wind turbine.

Northampton engine-builder Cosworth has agreed to provide engines and technical support to three 2010 Formula One World Championship entries.

BP is to establish a $100m international research centre dedicated to advancing the fundamental understanding and use of materials.

Neste Oil is to join forces with Stora Enso to develop technology for producing new-generation biofuels from wood residues.