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A flexible new platform for high-performance electronics

A team of engineers has created the most functional flexible transistor in the world -and with it, a fast, simple and inexpensive fabrication process that's easily scalable to the commercial level.

Developing robots that can walk more naturally

Walking on two legs isn't as easy as it seems. For robots and their designers, it is an even bigger challenge! Researchers are testing novel algorithms to improve humanoids' ability to walk and interact with humans.

Heesen Yachts wins green award

Home, world's first Fast Displacement with hybrid propulsion, won the RINA green award during the Monaco Yacht Show.

Printed meds could reinvent pharmacies, drug research

A new process can print multiple medications onto a single dissolvable strip, microneedle patch or other surface.

The 3D selfie is here

Computer scientists have solved a complex problem that has, until now, defeated experts in vision and graphics research. They have developed technology capable of producing 3D facial reconstruction from a single 2D image - the 3D selfie.

New device could turn heat energy into a viable fuel source

A new device could one day turn the heat generated by a wide array of electronics into a usable fuel source.

Personal thermostat startup heats up for commercialisation

Sitting in a stifling subway car or walking Boston's cold winter streets may soon become more bearable, thanks to a "personal thermostat" wristband.

Rio Tinto Speciality Products

Rio Tinto are one of the leaders in Aluminium, they merged with Alcan in 2007 and took over the metal matrix composite (MMC) business. Dr Richard Collins interviewed Peter Papamoniodis (Sales Manager).

The 2017 International Conference of Developmental Biology (DBSRM)

The 2017 International Conference of Developmental Biology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine was a 2-day academic conference held at Academia Sinica, Taiwan's national academy, in Taipei, Taiwan. The aim of the event was to promote the development of regenerative medicine by promoting collaborations between academia and industry both locally and internationally, and in assisting the Taiwanese government in establishing regulations in this new industry.

Excellent first energy independent vehicle event

The world's first conference on energy independent electric vehicles took place at the Technical University of Delft 27-28 September. It was well timed because many major new versions are about to hit the market addressing major global challenges.

Deep learning: no escape even for agrochemicals

New robotics is already quietly transforming many aspects of agriculture, and the agrochemicals business is no exception. Here, intelligent and autonomous robots can enable ultraprecision agriculture, potentially changing the nature of the agrochemicals business.

Robots to assist with disaster relief

Quickly following a natural disaster, it's critical to evaluate the health and strength of a city's infrastructure. Failure to do so can have catastrophic consequences.

Google Glass app helps autistic children

A prototype software application, to be used with the optical head-mounted display Google Glass, has been designed as a social-skills coach for children with autism spectrum disorder.

NASA tests 3D Printed rocket engine part made with two alloys

Engineers at NASA have tested NASA's first 3-D printed rocket engine prototype part made of two different metal alloys through an innovative advanced manufacturing process.

Blood testing via sound waves may replace some tissue biopsies

Cells secrete nanoscale packets called exosomes that carry important messages from one part of the body to another. Scientists have now devised a way to intercept these messages, which could be used to diagnose problems such as cancer or fetal abnormalities.

World record solar cells for "move"

Swiss start-up Flisom is ready for the global market: the company, a spin-off from ETH Zürich and Empa, has developed a unique roll-to-roll process for the cost-effective production of flexible and highly efficient thin-film solar modules.

Energy harvested from evaporation

In the first evaluation of evaporation as a renewable energy source, researchers find that US lakes and reservoirs could generate 325 gigawatts of power, nearly 70 percent of what the United States currently produces.

Researchers charge the energy landscape with novel device

The device is designed to take mechanical motion — like the waves in the ocean, the tap of a foot or the clap of a hand — and transform it into electricity, which can then power lights or electronic devices, such as calculators, among other things.

Semitransparent and flexible solar cells

Researchers have developed an innovative method for fabricating semitransparent and flexible solar cells with atomically thin 2D materials.

Self learning chip promises to accelerate artificial learning

Imagine a future where complex decisions could be made faster and adapt over time. Where societal and industrial problems can be autonomously solved using learned experiences.