A Hyperloop system to transport passengers and cargo between Venice-Mestre and Padua has been given the green light following an Italian government tendering process.

The Airbus Perlan 2 aircraft has set a new altitude world record for a glider, climbing to 52,172 feet on September 3 in El Calafate, Argentina.

Researchers in the US believe they have solved the problem of gallium nitride (GaN) failing when exposed to a high voltage.

A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs.

A formula is being devised that will allow electronically enhanced fabrics to withstand washing without losing its conductivity. Siobhan Wagner reports

A UK-led innovation in energy storage could make it easier and cheaper to roll out grid - balancing pumped hydro schemes writes David Fowler

Wherever industry needs to optimise cost, productivity or functionality, mechanical parts are being replaced by software-supported drives. Mark Venables investigates.

Biologists at the University of California, Riverside, have uncovered the molecular structure of the gene for the protein that female spiders use to make silk.

Scientists at the University of Sydney are using Zwitterions - macromolecules found in human cells - to create materials that could stop blood clots from forming in medical implants.

Energetix Genlec has announced a contract with E.ON Engineering to assess the potential of producing its appliances for the European boiler market.