A new government initiative will aim to identify research and technology that has the potential to underpin better production processes in industry.
Nottingham University scientists have deposited platinum onto swarf to create a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, an advance that could make hydrogen production more sustainable.
A new report is urging the UK government to invest in the development of 10 specific plant-based chemicals to replace environmentally harmful plastics and petroleum products.
Researchers at the National University of Ireland Galway have developed a robotic device that could help failing hearts continue to beat.
Dyson and Cambridge University are collaborating on a project to investigate flow instability and acoustics with a view to developing high-efficiency, low-noise appliances.
Gentoo penguins have inspired researchers at McGill University, Canada to find a potential solution to ice build-up in places including wind turbines, electricity towers, or airplane wings.
US engineers are hoping to improve heat-conducting electrical components using self-propelled water droplets — which could lead to more efficient solar panels.
Lontra is to create 75 jobs in Warwickshire by 2020 after announcing plans to build a manufacturing facility for its industrial compressors in the region.
A tidal power scheme in the Mersey Estuary could deliver enough electricity to meet the average needs of more than 200,000 homes, but the high construction costs mean that it is unlikely to go ahead.
The US Department of Defense has awarded Brigham Young University researchers nearly $1 million to develop technology that streamlines the testing of jets..
