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University experts form Nanofactory

2010-01-22

Nanotechnology experts from several Yorkshire universities are taking part in a new programme that could turn advancements in nanoscience into new business opportunities.

The Nanofactory — which brings together nanotechnology experts from the universities of Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York — is looking





VW uses object recognition system

2010-01-22

Volkswagen’s (VW’s) Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal, is using the same technology as that used to dock spacecraft to control its automobile assembly line. The system, which was developed b

RAE raises renewable-energy debate

2010-01-22

The latest Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) report has raised a debate over whether renewable energy should lead the way to achieve a low-carbon Britain. The recently released report warned that the

Work begins on gas-storage scheme

2010-01-22

Engineering work has started on a 1.5bn cubic metre underground gas-storage scheme to be built offshore in the East Irish Sea. AMEC, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Senergy have been appointed by Gateway Sto


MCT secures funds to enhance SeaGen

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:54 GMT

Marine Current Turbines has secured £2.7m in funding from the Carbon Trust’s Marine Renewables Proving Fund to support the enhancement of its tidal current energy system.



Biomass-to-energy collaboration

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:21 GMT

Mitsubishi has signed a memorandum of understanding with $8bn-a-year US forestry company Weyerhaeuser, which will see the two companies explore the possibility of collaborating in the biomass-to-energy business.



Scientists make artificial bee silk

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:16 GMT

CSIRO scientist Dr Tara Sutherland and her team have achieved an important milestone in the international quest to artificially produce insect silk.



Device sniffs out stomach bugs

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:57 GMT

Testing has begun on a device that can ‘sniff out’ the presence of disease, thanks to a £1.3m award from the Wellcome Trust.



Artificial pancreas a step nearer

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:45 GMT

Scientists in Cambridge have made a significant step towards developing an ‘artificial pancreas’ system for managing type 1 diabetes in children.



Report highlights energy challenges

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:30 GMT

The UK could face widespread and frequent power outages following 2020 without drastic government intervention in the energy market.



Study reveals Solway's potential

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:32 GMT

Tidal energy in the Solway Firth could generate power for hundreds of thousands of homes but would need significant financial support to proceed, according to a new study.



London Array contracts signed

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:16 GMT

Contracts have been awarded to MPI and A2SEA to supply marine crew and vessels for the installation of foundations and turbines for the London Array.



'Tough choices' for UK defence capability

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:14 GMT

The UK’s armed forces must co-operate more closely on programmes with international allies to improve their defence capabilities, according to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth.