Spotlight On India
Energy:
UK-India Collaborations in Energy Delivery
India
Issued: 25 November 2010
Valuable materials extracted from industrial waste
LWEC:
Why use dwindling supplies of valuable raw materials when an EPSRC-funded project shows that they can be recovered simply and cheaply from the waste materials of another industrial process?
Issued: 18 October 2010
Multi-touch software for classrooms
ICT:
Long gone are the days of ‘chalk and talk’, but an EPSRC-funded project at Durham University may herald the next big change in the way our children learn in the classroom.
Issued: 18 October 2010
Welcome to cloud computing land
Digital economy:
Software developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory has helped transform the way companies handle their computing needs, as well as improving the efficiency and security of servers and reducing energy usage.
Issued: 18 October 2010
The wonder stuff: Nobel Prize for EPSRC graphene pioneers
Physical sciences:
EPSRC-funded Manchester University scientists Professor Andre Geim and Dr Konstantin Novoselov have been awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize for Physics for their ground-breaking work with the wonder-material graphene, which they discovered in 2004.
Issued: 05 October 2010
‘Smart’ tattoos could make their mark on diabetes
Healthcare technologies:
For decades, a simple and convenient way of enabling people with diabetes to monitor their own blood sugar levels has eluded medical science. But now advances in nanometrology are bringing the prospect within reach with ‘smart’ tattoos.
Issued: 04 August 2010
Synthetic immune system
Healthcare technologies:
Biology – the science of life itself. Engineering – the application of science to practical ends.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Shocking
Physical sciences:
Big things can happen at the smallest scale.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Policing genes
Physical sciences:
At some time in our lives, many of us will fall victim to crime. For some people, awareness of this potential vulnerability can seriously undermine their quality of life.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Phantom recorder
Healthcare technologies:
When a limb is lost, the mind often develops a phantom sensation.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Pathogen hunter
Healthcare technologies:
Ever since their discovery, bacteria have held both scientific and creative minds in their thrall; nor are the public immune to an obsession with these microscopic yet high-profile life-forms.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Not yet heard
ICT:
Sound is so much more than just a scientific phenomenon. Fundamentally shaping the way we interact with our world and with each other, it can be a source of both joy and despair.
Issued: 16 March 2010
If we never meet again
Engineering:
For decades, if not centuries, the potential for machines to move and work together, independently of man, has fascinated not only scientists and engineers, but also artists and writers.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Happylife
ICT:
Concealing contraband isn’t just a serious crime. It’s also a test of sheer nerve.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Fabulous fabbers
Manufacturing the future:
A revolution is coming. In the way products are designed. In the way they are made. In the capabilities of the products themselves.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Energy_Animal
Energy:
The animal kingdom is a rich source of inspiration for engineers and scientists.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Does it smell like fair trade?
ICT:
It’s a familiar dilemma for shoppers. How do you know exactly what you’re buying?
Issued: 16 March 2010
Cellularity
Physical sciences:
What is life? More specifically, what differentiates a living thing from something that isn’t alive?
Issued: 16 March 2010
The 5th dimensional camera
Physical sciences:
Quantum mechanics is an extraordinary branch of science. It’s a field where the boundary between fantasy and reality can start to blur.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Nuclear dialogues
Energy:
The search is on for a new generation of scientists, a new breed of experts with the skills to turn 21st century visions of nuclear energy into a reality.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Astronomical bodies
Physical sciences:
Establishing how life first appeared here on earth continues to tax minds and imaginations the world over.
Issued: 16 March 2010
Unknown unknowns
Global uncertainties:
As holiday makers, business travellers and an astounding volume and variety of goods pour in and out of countries all over the world, the potential terrorist threat facing ports, airports and other entry points has never been greater.
Issued: 16 March 2010
On the spot diagnosis for prostate cancer patients
Healthcare technologies:
A new nano-scale screening device named the ‘i-Screen’ has 100 times more accuracy than current tests for prostate cancer.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Liza Brooks - Dr Snowboard
Manufacturing the future:
EPSRC engineering student Liza Brooks combined a passion for winter sports, design knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to create the UK’s largest snowboard company.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Brian Collins - Bringing innovation to the nation
Manufacturing the future:
Professor Brian Collins has a very varied, interesting and important role that affects all our lives.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Marcus du Sautoy - Cutting an impressive figure
Mathematics:
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy is using his passion for the subject to inspire a new generation of genius.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Mercedes Maroto-Valer - Tackling climate change through innovation
LWEC:
By pioneering innovative technology, Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer is helping the world tackle climate change.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Tom Rodden - Creating a seamless digital world
Digital economy:
“My impact will be not to have an impact,” says leading digital economy researcher Professor Tom Rodden.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Tom Waller - Making a splash with a global sports brand
Manufacturing the future:
As head of research and development for one of the biggest brands in sport, Tom Waller will influence everything from Olympic finals to family beach holidays.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Sir John Pendry - Pushing the boundaries
Physical sciences:
Professor Sir John Pendry is one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists and his revolutionary work on materials has opened the doors to a world of new possibilities.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Avoid traffic pollution by crossing the street
Physical sciences:
In built-up urban areas, pedestrians could reduce the amount of traffic pollution they breathe in simply by crossing the street.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Suspension innovation for a safer journey
Manufacturing the future:
An innovative suspension-systemcomponent that is boosting the performance of Formula 1 cars could improve comfort and safety in road cars, motorbikes and trains.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Cooking with sound - The generator that transforms lives
Energy:
An affordable cooking stove that generates electricity could transformlives in the world’s poorest communities.
Issued: 15 March 2010
Aimin Song - The future of electronics
Digital economy:
Imagine a cheap, reliable mobile phone you could fold into your back pocket, a TV that just rolled up for storage or electronic paper.
Issued: 15 March 2010
New system could end airport delays
ICT:
Air passengers could enjoy more timely flights thanks to new planning technology developed by researchers at Strathclyde University and funded by EPSRC.
Issued: 01 March 2010
Getting the habit smart device cuts home energy bills
Energy:
Pioneering engineers at De Montfort University have created an intelligent heating device that learns householders’ energy habits and could lead to home energy savings of up to 20 per cent – without compromising comfort.
Issued: 12 February 2010