Category: Technology

Nasa recently asked the scientific community to help come up with innovative ideas for ways to carry out its Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. This was in response to a report by an independent board that deemed that its US$11 billion (£8.7 billion) price tag was too expensive and its 2040 timeline too far in […]

The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) has consistently provided unique and important public information on the rich and diverse ways English universities continue to engage with society and our economy, locally, nationally, and internationally. KEF3 provides the first opportunity to look at trends over time in performance of English higher education providers (HEPs) between the annual […]

Lamborghini Urus SE Hybrid SUV revealed, boasting impressive performance like their classic supercars. This latest model is powered by 789 horsepower, making it the most potent Urus yet. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 193 mph, setting new SUV standards.   The Urus […]

In our modern society, we rarely consider books to be dangerous items. However, certain books contain elements so hazardous that they require scrutiny before being placed on the shelves of public libraries, bookstores or even private homes. The Poisonous Book Project, a collaborative research project between Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and the University of […]

The study was led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Central Laser Facility (CLF). The team used advanced laser imaging techniques to identify structural details of the mutated protein which help it to evade drugs that target it. It is published today (19 March 2024) in the journal, Nature Communications and lays the […]

This update builds on the ambitions set out in the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) corporate plan 2022 to 2025 and the strategic delivery plans of our nine councils. It reflects the progress we have made, the challenges we face, and where we will focus our efforts in the coming year to achieve our objectives. […]

Triton Submarines Triton Submarines has delivered its first Triton 660/9 AVA to a cruise company to take passengers into the depths. The Triton 660 AVA series can carry eight passengers and is certified to dive to depths of 660 feet (200 meters). It uses a groundbreaking material called Advanced Versatile Acrylics to construct its pressure […]

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched its new strategy, reaffirming its commitment to unlocking the high growth potential of advanced digital technologies for UK industry. The UK’s only supercomputing centre dedicated to industry engagement, it enables businesses to adopt the skills and digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and […]

The expert advisory group will provide insight and perspective to support Research England in creating and sustaining the conditions for a healthy, dynamic, diverse and inclusive research and knowledge exchange system in English universities. The initial focus of the group will be to support Research England with the development and implementation of an EDI action […]

DAB 1a Electric Motorcycle DAB Motorcycles The DAB 1α Electric Motorcycle is a game-changer, symbolizing our generation’s rejection of the status quo. Only 400 units of the DAB 1α will be created, exclusively for the initial 400 members. DAB Motorcycles Its battery is engineered for optimal performance and durability, with smart thermal management. DAB Motorcycles […]