According to researchers at Brunel University, chemicals used in dishwasher detergents have been found in UK drinking water.

NXP - the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips - and STMicroelectronics are to pool their key wireless operations.

Pioneering research at Sunderland University has shown that regular exposure to low level infra-red light can improve learning performance.

Nottingham City Council is set to trial ethanol-powered buses following an investment from the East Midlands Development Agency.

A Siemens consortium has received an order from Xinji Energy to supply two electric winders for the Liuzhuang coal mine.

Raytheon and Cree have been awarded $26.9 million to develop new gallium nitride semiconductors for military and commercial products.

Alstom is working with Aston University scientists to further its research into power-grid efficiency in the UK and overseas.

Sumitomo Chemical is to establish new manufacturing and marketing operations in both North America and Europe for its polypropylene compounds.

EADS has confirmed reports that it is negotiating with Nokia to acquire that company’s Professional Mobile Radio business.

Further to the articles on renewable power generation, Prof Salter et al should be applauded for their astonishing inventions.