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December 5, 2019

MS patients to trial exoskeletons in new UK study

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Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) will use exoskeletons to help them with physical activity as part of a new UK study. A Hyundai exoskeleton MS damages nerves in the body, making it harder to do everyday things like walk, talk, eat and think. According to the MS Society, research suggests people with the condition should […]

December 5, 2019

Electronic skin promises ultra immersive VR

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Future virtual and augmented reality systems could also come equipped with the sense of touch thanks to electronic skin technology developed by engineers at the City University of Hong Kong. The technology could enhance prosthetic and VR technologies The group’s system of so-called “electronic skin-integrated haptic interfaces” can transmit sensory stimuli to the body via […]

December 2, 2019

Banana waste converted into biodegradable plastic

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Researchers in Australia have devised a method to transform agri-waste from the banana industry into biodegradable, non-toxic, bioplastic. The technique, developed at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, takes the pseudostems of the banana plant and converts the waste into nanocellulose, which can then be used as a feedstock to create bioplastics. […]

December 2, 2019

Space laser tracks Earth’s biggest migration via the seas

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Scientists have used space-based lidar to track the daily vertical migration of tiny ocean creatures, boosting understanding of marine carbon cycles. (Credit: NASA/Timothy Marvel) The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite is a joint venture between NASA and the French space agency, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales. Shortly after its launch in 2006, […]

December 2, 2019

Massive Attack target music industry’s climate impact

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Musicians from Bristol-based band Massive Attack are working with climate researchers to examine the impact of the music industry on the environment. The group has announced that it will be collaborating with scientists from the University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre to analyse data from its touring schedule and produce information and guidance on how […]

November 28, 2019

UK car production down four per cent in October

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Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show UK car production fell by four per cent in October compared to last year. According to the SMMT, 134,752 units rolled off production lines in October 2019, which was 5,622 fewer models than October 2018. That four per cent decline feeds into […]

November 28, 2019

Liquid metal testing facility could boost fast reactors

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Manchester University is the UK partner in a three-year joint US/UK project to develop a liquid metal testing facility that will help investigate the behaviour of liquid lead as a coolant for nuclear fast reactors. The project, in which the EPSRC is funding the UK’s involvement, is expected to push the boundaries of knowledge of […]

November 28, 2019

Fello’fly mimics migrating birds to improve aircraft performance

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Airbus has looked to formation flying in the natural world to devise fello’fly, a concept that could potentially increase the environmental performance of commercial aircraft. The company said its biomimetic fello’fly project aims to demonstrate the technical, operational and commercial viability of two aircraft flying together for long-haul flights. In a statement, Airbus said that […]

November 27, 2019

Maersk brings offshore training to East Coast College

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Danish maritime giant Maersk has announced a partnership with East Coast College to provide offshore training across two of the college’s campuses. Focusing on offshore renewables, Maersk Training will deliver courses at the college’s Energy Skills Centre in Lowestoft and East of England Offshore training centre in Great Yarmouth. According to East Coast College, the […]

November 19, 2019

Energy skills event targets students across East Anglia

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Students from Norfolk and Suffolk will be able to get a taste of careers in the energy industry at an upcoming skills event in East Anglia. Skills for Energy 2019 is taking place on Wednesday 27th November in the new £11.4m Energy Skills Centre at East Coast College, Lowestoft. According to the organisers, the event […]

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