Tetronics has been commissioned by Sellafield to run a trial on a range of simulated intermediate-level metallic solid wastes that mimic the behaviour of material that has been irradiated or...

The light-guiding properties of spider silk have been harnessed to develop a sensor that detects and measures small changes in the refractive index of a biological solution including glucose.

Experts from Nikon Metrology, Titan Enterprises, Tinius Olsen and Buehler reveal the trends taking place in the diverse world of measurement and inspection.

The EU’s TALOS-TWO laser weapon programme has added Lithuanian photonics company Altechna to the project consortium.

The University of Kent is collaborating with research teams from across the UK to develop novel forms of degradable glass for a variety of medical applications.

Researchers in the US have developed a computational technique that helps autonomous vehicles navigate complex traffic situations, such as merging into heavy traffic when lanes end on motorways.

Science minister Amanda Solloway has announced that the UK government is to pump £65m of  additional funding into battery development, advanced medical treatments and robotics technology.

New sensor technology will enable engineers to accurately measure the position, speed and motion of materials at temperatures as high as 1,000°C, its UK developer has claimed.

A low-cost method for printing graphene onto materials such as paper and plastic could take us a step closer to low-cost consumable electronics.