Electronics & Communications
Composer releases composition using old computers
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Engineering news · page 96
Energy & EnvironmentOpportunities
National Trust extends renewable energy programme
National Trust has announced that it will be investing £30m in renewable energy as part of its strategy to use 50% of renewables on its land by 2020.
Careers Electrical, Chemical
Aerospace, Defence & Marine
Davies Commission favours Heathrow for expansion
The long-awaited result of the Davies report was published yesterday, with Heathrow recommended as the preferred airport for a third runway expansion.
Careers Aerospace, Mechanical
Space
NASA developing aircraft to fly on Mars
NASA are in the process of developing a prototype aircraft that will be used to take photographs of Mars.
Careers Aerospace, Electronic
Energy & Environment
Climate Change Committee warns that urgent action is needed
The Climate Change Committee has warned that the UK must urgently focus on the impact of climate change to avoid the risk of further heatwaves and flooding.
Careers Electrical, Chemical
Space
Woken up black hole provides rare opportunity for astronomers
A monstrous black hole has reportedly woken up after 26 years, with repeated flashed of light coming from it over the past ten days.
Careers Aerospace, Electronic
Automotive & TransportOpportunities
UK automotive sector at all-time high
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)'s 16th annual sustainability report, the automotive sector in the UK posted a record £69.5 billion in turnover in 2014.
Careers Mechanical, Electrical
Automotive & Transport
German researchers create technique to help wounds heal faster
Medical researchers from Germany have developed a method that uses cold plasma as a healing agent to help treat persistent open wounds, in what could be seen as a breakthrough in elderly care.
Careers Mechanical, Electrical
Automotive & Transport
SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft explodes two minutes into flight
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which was carrying the Dragon cargo vehicle, exploded just two minutes into its journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
Careers Mechanical, Electrical
Health
UK and Canada agree deal for waste uranium and plutonium
The Canadian government has agreed a deal to reuse uranium and plutonium from nuclear reactors in the UK, which will be used to create mixed oxide (MOX) pellets to generate low-carbon electricity.
Careers Biomedical
Electronics & Communications
Ford unveils 'no-sweat' electronic bike
Ford have created a ‘no-sweat’ electronic bike designed for commuters that will make it easier to pedal if you start to sweat.
Careers Electronic, Electrical
Aerospace, Defence & MarineBreakthroughs
Hover bike developed for Department of Defense
A collaboration between British drone specialist Malloy Aeronautics and engineering company SURVICE has lead to the development of a hover bike for the US Department of Defence.
Careers Aerospace, Mechanical
Manufacturing
Self-healing car wins Pilkington Vehicle Design award
Design students at the Royal College of Art had the task of finding innovative solutions for the future of automotive design for the 28th Pilkington Vehicle Design awards.
Careers Manufacturing, Automation
Electronics & Communications
Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network set up
The ESPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network has been set up to develop academic capabilities and innovation in the field of robotics and autonomous systems.
Careers Electronic, Electrical
IOP extends deadline for scholarship applications
The Institute of Physics has extended its deadline for those wishing to apply for their Teacher Training Scholarship to teach physics.
Energy & Environment
MIT develop power converter chip
A new power converter chip that can last for months without charge has been designed by researchers at MIT.
Careers Electrical, Chemical
Energy & EnvironmentOpportunities
Pupils celebrate National Women in Engineering Day with zombie challenge
Around 110 pupils from schools in the North East celebrated National Women in Engineering Day by taking part in a “zombie challenge” organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Careers Electrical, Chemical
Aerospace, Defence & MarineBreakthroughs
Planes that fix themselves
Engineers at Bristol University are developing technology that will mean that planes can self-heal. Working on the composite materials that are used in the wings of planes, the technology will help stop cracks forming.
Careers Aerospace, Mechanical
HealthOpportunities
Engineers create a hearing aid that can see
Researchers at Stirling University are developing a new type of hearing aid that combines a camera and lip reading software.
Careers Biomedical
Construction & InfrastructureOpportunities
National Women in Engineering Day
Today is National Women in Engineering Day. There has been plenty of media coverage of the event and a particularly good piece in City A.M. authored by Roma Agrawal, a…
Careers Civil, Structural
Opportunities
UK needs over one million new engineers and technicians
New analysis by the Royal Academy of Engineering suggests the UK will need more than a million new engineers and technicians by 2020.