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Cambridge engineers build robot fish to study how vertebrates first walked
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a fish-like robot that could help explain how some of Earth’s earliest vertebrates first learned to walk on land. The project combined engineering, biology and palaeontology to investigate how several modern fish species move across land and whether their movements can shed light on one of evolution’s…
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TECHNOLOGY
The engineering behind the UK’s next generation of defence technology
Drones, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are becoming an increasingly important part of modern defence, and the UK’s latest Defence Investment Plan shows just how quickly these technologies…
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How nanobubble technology is changing water treatment
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has recently been treated with nanobubble technology to address persistent algae growth, drawing attention to a water treatment method that…
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Cyberattack puts manufacturing data security in the spotlight
A cyberattack on Apple supplier Tata Electronics has exposed confidential engineering and manufacturing data linked to the company’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, highlighting the growing cybersecurity risks facing…
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SUSTAINABILITY
JLR unveils new circular concept vehicle designed to drive down carbon footprint
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled a new concept demonstrator vehicle that showcases the company’s latest progress in circular design, low‑carbon engineering and next‑generation material innovation. JLR’s engineering…
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Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material
Researchers at MIT have developed an approach for generating more buildable structures, bridging the gap between optimised design and real-world construction. A technique called topology optimisation can design…
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Staple-like particles reveal new path to strong materials
A team of engineers and materials scientists in the Paul M Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder is exploring a new class of materials…
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EDUCATION
Cambridge engineers build robot fish to study how vertebrates first walked
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a fish-like robot that could help explain how some of Earth’s earliest vertebrates first learned to walk on land. The…
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Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1bn for women’s earnings
To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), EngineeringUK has released new estimates highlighting the potential for women to increase their earnings through careers in engineering and technology.…
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Engineering students unveil impressive concept to tackle nightmare junction
Students investigating one of Scotland’s most congested road junctions have developed an innovative conceptual redesign. The idea explores how a minimum-interruption approach, based on alternative junction layouts, could…
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MATERIALS
Advances in ultra-black coating technology bring new opportunities for engineering applications
Producing surfaces that absorb almost all visible light remains an important challenge in optical materials engineering. Instead of relying solely on dark pigments, researchers are designing materials with…
AI-driven analysis reveals new proteins from the deep ocean
A study published in Nature has mapped millions of genes from deep-sea microorganisms collected at hydrothermal vents, methane seeps and deep-ocean trenches. The work revealed an unexpected level…
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University research develops adaptive metamaterial inspired by rice
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have uncovered an unexpected property of ordinary rice that has led to the development of a new type of mechanical metamaterial with…
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MEDICAL
New approach designs healthcare robots with, not for, the people who use them
A new study led by researchers at Cornell University has approached the question of whether healthcare robots actually make care easier for the people who give and receive…
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Project to explore impact of extreme temperatures on housing and health
A new research project led by the University of Strathclyde will examine the impact of extreme temperatures on public health, housing quality and the economy. The STARPOL (Socio-Spatial…
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Engineering students design field-ready solution for exertional heat stroke
A team of Rice University engineering students is developing a portable cooling system to manage exertional heat stroke (EHS). Severe heat stress can be life-threatening, even for people…
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