Eureka Magazine News Archive

IMechE welcomes new president

Patrick Kniveton has been appointed the 128th president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Wearable sensor to revolutionise heart monitoring?

A new type of wearable sensor has been developed that could greatly improve the accuracy and practicality of heart monitoring.

New anti-sweat material created

A new type of material has been created that, according to its developers, could put an end to unsightly underarm sweat patches.

Security risks identified in sensors for medical implants

Researchers in the US have identified a new security risk in the sensors of implantable medical devices such as defibrillators and pacemakers.

Drones used for oil exploration

Researchers in Norway are using drones to map oil reserves from the air.

Hydrogel could stop medical implants being rejected

Engineers from the University of Washington have developed a synthetic hydrogel which they claim could prevent medical implants being rejected by the human body.

COMSOL adds new features to multiphysics simulation software

The latest version of COMSOL Multiphysics, version 4.3b, introduces five new application specific modules and expanded modelling and analysis tools.

Record TSB funding will support UK innovation

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB), the UK's innovation agency, has been allocated a record £440million budget, which experts say will provide a boost to the UK's long term competitiveness.

Hydrogen-powered UAV sets new endurance record

Fuelled by liquid hydrogen, the US Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger UAV has flown for a record 48 hours and one minute.

Rolls-Royce backs Bloodhound project

Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has pledged its support to the British project aiming to break the world land speed record.

Ultra sensitive touch sensor works through steel

UK firm and BEEAs winner Peratech has used its QTC technology to create an ultra sensitive touch sensor that can respond to light touches even through steel or glass.

New tool detects defects during Li-ion battery manufacture

Purdue University researchers have developed a tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured.

Sound camera helps to identify car problems

A portable sound camera has been developed that could help pinpoint the exact location of problems inside of machines and cars.

Engineering skills ‘vital’ for economic growth, says IMechE

A poll undertaken by the IMechE suggests more government support is needed for students undertaking STEM degrees.

Exports boost UK manufacturing output

Boosted by the export of machinery and cars, the UK manufacturing sector appears to be moving into more positive territory, according to the latest official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Lightweight panels could reduce aircraft noise

Researchers at the University of Twente are developing lightweight panels for aircraft that could help to reduce noise levels.

Land Rover campaign aims to drive uptake of female engineers

Zara Phillips today kicked off Jaguar Land Rover's new scholarship programme for young women looking to pursue a career in engineering.

Technique promises cheaper, more efficient solar cells

A team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia has found a way to improve the quality of low grade silicon – a breakthrough which they claim could significantly improve electrical efficiency and reduce the cost of solar cells.

BEEAs entries now being accepted

Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs).

Method could enable cheaper, faster EV charging

Engineers in Sweden have developed a novel integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles, which they claim could shorten charging time from eight to two hours.

Concept car is powered by electric motors in the wheels

Ford's new eWheelDrive concept car sees the motor moved to the back of the wheel hubs, a move it says will pave the way for smaller, more agile cars better suited to busy, urban environments.

Robotic insect makes first controlled flight

Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have, for the first time, been able to control the flight of an insect-sized robot.

3D printed ear could restore hearing

A 3D printed bionic ear that can 'hear' radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability has been unveiled by scientists at Princeton University.

Brain implant warns of impending epilepsy seizures

A brain implant that may be able to predict epilepsy seizures by picking up the early warning signs has been trialled for the first time in Australia.

Researchers unveil ‘bug-eye’ digital camera

A digital camera that functions like an insect's eye has been unveiled by an interdisciplinary team of researchers.