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February 23, 2022

VR offers improved outcomes for congenital heart disease surgery

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New virtual reality technology could improve outcomes for patients who undergo a surgical or keyhole procedure for congenital heart disease surgery. (Image: AdobeStock) The technology, developed by researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at Kings College London and the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, brings together scans that are routinely used to […]

February 23, 2022

Ionogels show properties similar to rubber and cartilage

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have created ionogels, new materials whose stretchability and toughness are claimed to be comparable to natural rubber and cartilage. “Materials that can be deformed, but that are difficult to break or tear, are desirable,” said Michael Dickey, co-corresponding author of a paper on the work and the Camille & Henry Dreyfus […]

February 21, 2022

Babcock and Plymouth Science Park launch additive manufacturing lab

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Aerospace, defence and security giant Babcock International has joined forces with Plymouth Science Park to launch a state of-the-art additive manufacturing (AM) centre that will enable the company to address obsolescence and supply chain issues by directly printing metal parts. L-R – Babcock’s Head of Manufacturing, Jon Morley, MP Johnny Mercer, PSP Chief Executive, Ian […]

February 21, 2022

Vortex fluidic device mixes the immiscible

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Flinders University researchers are using their vortex fluidic device to mix immiscible liquids, an advance that could improve future products and industrial processes. Prof Colin Raston, Flinders University Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, and the vortex fluidic device at Flinders University, South Australia (Image: Flinders University) Using the highly advanced rapid fluidic flow techniques […]

February 21, 2022

Tuneable nanocrystal gel offers applications in energy and defence

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A new type of tuneable nanocrystal gel has the potential to be used as thermal camouflage or as a temperature regulator for buildings. The material in its gelled state (left) and its non-gelled state (right). When the material is heated (right), the chemical bonds between the nanocrystals break and the gel breaks down. When the […]

February 21, 2022

Self-healing materials breakthrough for artificial hands and soft robotics

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Researchers at Cambridge University have developed self-healing, biodegradable, 3D-printed materials that could be used to create realistic artificial hands and other soft robotics applications. (Image: ©University of Cambridge) Described as low-cost and jelly-like, the materials can sense strain, temperature and humidity and they can also partially repair themselves at room temperature. The team’s results are reported in NPG […]

February 18, 2022

McLaren revs up for inaugural Extreme E

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Fans of motorsport will know that McLaren’s achievements go beyond the marque’s 52 successful years in F1, and tomorrow (February 19) marks a new chapter in their race to be world number one. McLaren Extreme E drivers Emma Gilmour and Tanner Foust (Image: McLaren) McLaren is set to make its debut in Extreme E, the […]

February 18, 2022

Amazon EcoVistas to guide sustainable dam siting

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Researchers in the US have published a study detailing Amazon EcoVistas, a new computational tool for guiding sustainable dam siting to protect ecosystem services. The recently constructed Belo Monte megadam in the Amazon lowlands of Brazil. Image credit: runo Batista/ VPR Rapid hydroelectric dam expansion in the Amazon poses a serious threat to Earth’s largest […]

February 18, 2022

Directional Audio Alerts put safety in the driving seat

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Ford is carrying out tests on Directional Audio Alerts, a system that simulates sounds made by potential hazards, such as footsteps made by pedestrians or a ringing bell from an oncoming bicycle. According to Ford, this system would use in-vehicle speakers to let drivers to know the direction from which potential hazards are coming from. […]

February 18, 2022

UK team develops bonded aluminium process for Polestar 5

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Polestar’s UK R&D team at MIRA Technology Park have developed a bonded aluminium manufacturing process for the upcoming Polestar 5 electric performance 4-door GT. (Image: Polestar) Vehicles made with mixed metal structures are bonded with welds and around 3,500-4,000 rivets compared to bonded aluminium unibody technology that uses adhesive and oven curing to join parts. […]

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