Category: Technology

One of the wildest wonders of nature is the ability of some animals to reproduce by splitting in half. There is still so much we don’t know about this process. So the discovery of a 155-million-year-old starfish fossil frozen partway through this process, published in a new study, could give scientists incredible new insights. Our […]

The findings of three reports initiated as part of the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP) have been published today (12 December 2022). Informing future decisions Together the reports caution against moving to a fully metricised system for the next UK research assessment exercise. The reports do suggest ways in which metrics, artificial intelligence (AI) or […]

Modern warfare is awash with cutting-edge technology – from AI to drones to hypersonic missiles – yet one technology that is more than a century old is still proving its worth: morse code. The staccato streams of tones that would be instantly recognisable to a railroad man from more than 150 years ago are still […]

Zigy Single-Seater Electric Urban vehicle. Credit Andrea Mocellin Zigy single-seater electric urban vehicle featuring a lightweight construction. Independent mobility designer Andrea Mocellin and lightweight specialists DEXET Technologies have teamed up again for a feasibility study on an ultra-efficient, single-seater electric vehicle. Their goal is to rethink the aerodynamics, design, and efficiency of small electric cars. The […]

The ELT is currently under construction in the middle of the Chilean Atacama Desert and, at approximately the size of the Roman Colosseum, is set to be the largest optical telescope ever built. It is owned by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) who announced this week that construction of the first scientific instrument for the […]

At the weekend, millions of people around the world were treated to a mesmerising display of the aurora borealis and aurora australis, better known as the northern and southern lights. The lights, usually seen in crown-like regions surrounding the Earth’s poles, were pushed to mid-latitudes by heightened activity from the Sun. The same geomagnetic storms […]

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integral to UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) vision and mission. They are essential to realise the extraordinary potential for research and innovation for our economy, our society and our environment. To do this, we must work together to foster a research and innovation culture where people, creativity and ideas […]

Smart drones. Mayman Aerospace Mayman Aerospace has revealed its new lineup of speedy, smart drones that can swiftly take off and land vertically, thanks to their jet engine propulsion system. These drones, designed for various missions, are equipped with AI and can zip through the air at 500 mph (800 km/h), carrying almost anything all […]

During the COVID lockdowns, schools and universities worldwide relied on education technology – edtech – to keep students learning. They used online platforms to give lessons, mark work and send feedback, used apps to teach and introduced students to programs that let them work together on projects. In the aftermath of school closures, the market […]

Each year, the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) recognises significant achievements in the fields of astronomy and geophysics in a ceremony celebrating different types of talent from research to education and outreach. This year, several STFC researchers have joined the ranks of previous recipients such as Edwin Hubble and Stephen Hawking. The recognised researchers have contributed […]