World’s first bionic finger unveiled
Patients with missing fingers could receive a motor powered prosthesis, called ProDigits.
Electrical engineers fire quantum cascade laser at 120 watts
Output power of laser is a breakthrough and could have defence potential.
Nano security
Nano-electric device detects hazardous liquids in luggage almost instantly.
Making waves
Wave energy device is producing power for the National Grid.
Flowers for bioethanol
Common flowering plant could help in bioethanol production.
Resources going down the drain
Wastewater could be a valuable source of raw materials and energy.
Safe as straw
Bale house passes fire test.
Eco-friendly plastic
Engineers produce basis for non-polluting plastic.
A bubbling mass
Telescope images the complexity of the Sun’s surface.
Electric urban commuting
Converted electric car serves as a test bed for commuter studies.