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Sensors

Scientists develop sensor to detect airborne particles

Electronics

Urban OS sensor system could soon be running entire cities

Aerospace

Technology turns gaffer-like plastic tape into rigid tubing

Automotive

Airbag could cut fatalities from far-side impact collisions

Electronics

Touch-screen Braillewriter has keys that can 'find' fingertips

Electronics

Body patch transmits health information using Bluetooth

Electronics

Interactive surfaces could be created on papers and walls

Manufacturing

Model will enable development of plastics with specific uses

Policy & business

Initiative set to save Network Rail almost £40m by 2014

Energy & environment

WMG refines wind turbines for the built environment

Defence & security

Formtech partners BAE in bid to introduce composites to MoD

Electronics

Scientists claim that solar power could be harvested