An early warning system for damaging space weather phenomena could be developed thanks to a UK-led mission for the European Space Agency.

The diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer could be improved by using T-rays to analyse the structure of skin.

Cavendish Nuclear and partners are developing robotic technology to help with nuclear decommissioning at one of the world’s most hazardous facilities.

Finnish researchers have combined the silk protein found in spiders’ webs with wood cellulose fibres to create a new durable form of bioplastic.

A nanofilter designed by a team in Australia is claimed to clean dirty water over 100 times faster than current technology.

PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d’Exploitants Agricoles (FNSEA), France’s largest farmers’ union, are in discussions to jointly develop biofuels.

A greater understanding of hair’s properties could lead to the development of new materials for body armour and help cosmetics manufacturers create better hair care products.

Collaborate To Innovate (C2I) – The Engineer magazine’s annual search for the UK’s most innovative, collaborative engineering projects is now open for entries.

Researchers at Wolverhampton University are working on a project to improve the identification of partial palm prints left by suspects at crime scenes.

Advanced noise-dampening technology has been retrofitted to UK rail tracks for the first time as part of the Thameslink Programme.