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April 7, 2022

Virtual coach offers gameChange to therapy

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Trials of a virtual reality program dubbed gameChange have shown that a ‘virtual coach’ can have life-improving impacts on patients that require psychological therapy. (Image: OxfordVR) In the largest ever clinical trial of VR for mental health, the automated therapy was shown to work well for patients diagnosed with psychosis. The trial, funded by the National Institute […]

April 7, 2022

Surface area boost for small heat exchanger

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Engineers in Scotland have developed a lightweight, 3D printed heat exchanger that is more compact and efficient than its conventional counterparts. Heat exchangers play a critical role in many fuel cell systems (Image: xiaoliangge/AdobeStock) This is the claim of a team led by engineers from Glasgow University whose design exploits the unique properties of microscale […]

March 31, 2022

Comment: X-ray inspection offers unrivalled insights

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A new generation of X-ray inspection technology is offering unrivalled real-time insights into all kinds of items on high-speed factory production lines, writes Dr Richard Parmee, founder and CEO of Sapphire Inspection Systems. Traditionally, products ranging from food and beverages to medicines and cosmetics have undergone inspection during the production process to ensure they are […]

March 30, 2022

Comment: Gen Z can rebuild skills in construction

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Gen Z are the missing piece needed to fix the construction industry’s skills gap, says Guy Willis-Robb, director, Mechanical and Electrical, Harley Haddow For anyone who works in construction, it’s no secret that the industry has been facing a growing labour shortage for the past decade. In the 2008 financial crash, the industry suffered hundreds […]

March 30, 2022

Railtex/Infrarail – 10-12 May 2022

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Renowned as the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire railway industry in the UK, Railtex / Infrarail reflects the dynamic developments in the sector and the vision of the rail network of the future. The event is the first choice for railway professionals on the lookout for the latest technologies and the ideal platform for […]

March 30, 2022

Honeycomb layer boost for ultra-thin silicon photovoltaics

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Researchers have developed a light-trapping honeycomb layer that has improved energy absorption in ultra-thin silicon photovoltaic panels by 25 per cent. The thin silicon membrane uses a disordered honeycomb layer to maximise the absorption of sunlight (Image: Surrey University) Co-led by Surrey University, the team’s 1μm thick solar panels convert light into electricity more efficiently […]

March 30, 2022

Crumb rubber from end-of-life tyres recycled into concrete

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A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tyres repurposed into concrete for residential constructions, claim researchers in Australia. (Image: Berger Team, Pixabay) New research from the University of South Australia, in collaboration with RMIT University, demonstrated that crumb rubber concrete is a safe, green alternative for residential construction in Australia. Lead researcher, UniSA’s Professor Julie Mills, said the […]

March 30, 2022

Moveable floor at PEARL aids urban design

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Engineers have developed a moveable floor that simulates real-world outdoor environments to help in the creation of future urban areas at PEARL. Babcock partnered with University College London (UCL) on PEARL (People Environment Activity Research Laboratory), which is a 44,000m3 net-zero facility in Dagenham, East London where public settings, such as railway stations and high […]

March 30, 2022

Interview: Royal Academy of Engineering president Prof Sir Jim McDonald on engineering net zero

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Royal Academy of Engineering President Professor Sir Jim McDonald spoke to Jon Excell about the vital role that a systems engineering mindset will play in the push for net zero The clock is well and truly ticking. In less than 1500 weeks the UK – along with many other countries – hopes to have played […]

March 28, 2022

Software speeds up creation of diagnostic tests

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Software that accelerates the process of creating new diagnostic tests could help combat future pandemics, claim bioengineers and chemists in Scotland and China. Image by skeeze on Pixabay The team has developed a system which suggests new reaction pathways to accelerate the design and development of new diagnostic assays. The system – freely available for […]

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