Federal-Mogul has developed what is believed to be the world’s first polyethylene-terephthalate yarn to meet halogen-free flame-retardant regulations and ’no flaming drip’ requirements.
A pioneering project to drill deep under the heart of Newcastle in search of geothermal energy is about to enter its final phase.
The British National Space Centre and DMC International Imaging are to lead an international group providing satellite data to support disaster relief across the globe
OpenCosmos has signed a €35m deal with ESA to build and launch three small Earth observation satellites to monitor the planet’s magnetic field.
A US researcher has received a grant to develop a sensor that will detect sulphur impurities in petrol and diesel down to the parts per billion levels.
Researchers in Germany have developed the world’s smallest micropump, an advance that could be incorporated into sensors to help detect particulate matter that is injurious to health.
A space suit and pressure helmet designed to protect Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner in his record-breaking 120,000ft (36,576m) free-fall attempt have been revealed to the public.
Scientists in Texas have developed a water treatment system that selectively removes contaminants, an advance that could lead to cost and energy savings compared to conventional systems.
UK-developed print system uses air knives and a specially designed ink to allow it to print directly onto moist bottles.
Researchers have found a simple new way to modify collagen, paving the way for better infection-fighting bandages and a treatment to block the formation of scar tissue.
