#Lancaster University

This is (quite literally) the World’s Coolest LEGO Set!

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A world-leading group of ultra-low temperature physicists from Lancaster University decided to place a LEGO figure and four LEGO blocks inside their record-breaking dilution refrigerator. The team used a special "dilution refrigerator", which was built specifically for Lancaster. The machine is the most effective refrigerator in the world....

New gesture control tech can turn everyday objects into remote controls

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Lancaster Engineers have created new gesture control technology that can turn everyday objects, such as the humble cup of tea, into a remote control The team believes that the new technology, called Matchpoint, will allow you to do everything from changing the channel of your TV simply by...

New suspension system created by student

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A Lancaster University engineering student has designed a system which is aimed at improving suspension performance. Abigail Carson’s design has the potential to reduce maintenance costs and extend lifespan of shock absorbers by delivering a delay in compression and expansion. The engineering student says it could be used...