Developments in the field of medical devices promise to improve the lives of both doctors and patients, and good design is an essential factor. Julia Pierce reports.
Researchers in the US have created and tested miniature devices that are implanted in tumours to generate oxygen, boosting the killing power of radiation and chemotherapy.
GlaxoSmithKline's first-quarter earnings were lower than expected due to competition from generic drugs in the US, disappointing research-and-development results and other unforeseen expenses.
The UK government’s response to the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee’s report is a sure step towards putting engineering at the top of the political agenda.
A San Francisco-area healthcare software company plans to commercialise virtual nursing software developed by Northeastern University computer science professor Timothy Bickmore.
The Society of British Aerospace Companies has published the ninth briefing paper examining aviation's impact on the environment and how the industry is working to reduce that impact.
The UK’s first Centre of Excellence in PLM is to be established at Technium Auto, an automotive R&D facility based in Wales.
Computers that function like the human brain could become a reality thanks to new research using optical fibres made of speciality glass.
A novel technique developed by University of Alberta civil engineering professors uses solar energy to accelerate the reclamation of tailings ponds.
BMW Group is investing over £600m into its factories in Oxford and Swindon to produce new, all-electric MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman models from 2026.
