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technology: Sun-powered boat to circle the globe

Sun-powered boat to circle the globe

A gigantic solar-powered boat is nearing completion in Germany, ready to circumnavigate the globe driven only by the sun. The PlanetSolar carries thousands of photovoltaic panels which convert the…

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Research: Virtual autopsies leave victim’s body intactVirtual autopsies leave victim’s body intact Research: Jaws: the dental robotJaws: the dental robot Medicine: Artificial heart goes into productionArtificial heart goes into production
A pioneering autopsy technique is providing answers for grieving families, without having further mutilate the victim’s body.
Dental elements such as crowns and bridges are made from well-known metals, polymers and ceramics but their dental wear properties are often poorly…
An artificial heart that acts almost like a real one could be available to patients within a few years.
  1. Navigation robot leads the way
  2. Harnessing Irish wave power
  3. Monitoring the planet
  4. French health watchdog urges caution over mobiles
  5. Spiderbot is coming!
  6. Electric cars a step closer

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Anniversary: The Ariane Saga

The Ariane Saga

Ariane launches might seem routine – but it’s a routine that’s been going on for 30 years. But each launch is a technological and organisational feat. To succeed requires specialised teams…

Anniversary

Research: Studying the seasStudying the seas Energy: A pocket-sized ecosystemA pocket-sized ecosystem Research: Why Mars?Why Mars?
The circulation of water in the world’s oceans influences the climate. An important factor is the salinity of the water. Global data however, is…
Using organic waste and minerals and the sun as an energy source, pilot project Melissa aims to develop the life support systems essential for…
Thousands of years ago, Mars and Earth probably presented similar primative environments so if life existed on earth, then we can legitimately…
  1. One hundred days of solitude
  2. The space business
  3. Destination Moon, four decades on
  4. Space, Defence and Security
  5. A Window on the Universe
  6. Uncovering Venus’ secrets

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Influenza A (H1N1): Flu vaccine: A race against time

Flu vaccine: A race against time

Each year hundreds of thousands die as a result of influenza, millions become infected and the loss to the economy runs into billions. Vaccines are available but they are manufactured using old…

Influenza A (H1N1)

Society: Making shipbreaking a safer craftMaking shipbreaking a safer craft technology: Where the virtual world and reality meetWhere the virtual world and reality meet Research: Exploring cold water coralsExploring cold water corals
Every day, hundreds of workers dismantle large vessels at Aliağa, Turkey, in the heart of ancient Aeolia. Ships are pulled ashore and cut…
Virtual reality is entering a new era of touch-sensitive tiles and immersive animations. Researchers in Barcelona have created a unique space at the…
Deep underwater lie mysterious worlds that scientists are only now beginning to explore. Steve W Ross is US coordinator, for the Traces…
  1. A faded past… but a bright future for stained glass
  2. Futuris: Noise pollution in The Mediterranean
  3. Europe experiments to preserve plastic art
  4. Mega threats, micro solutions
  5. Robots designed to roam city streets
  6. High-tech textiles for a material world

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Medicine: Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionised medical care in the 20th century. Today, however, the wonder drugs are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate as more bacteria become resistant to…

Medicine

Archaeology: Scientists uncover evidence of new dinosaurScientists uncover evidence of new dinosaur Research: AIDS cells as therapyAIDS cells as therapy Agriculture: Spuds UpSpuds Up
Gigantic dinosaurs like these once roamed across parts of Africa. Scientists have found bones from what they believe is a completely new species -…
Andres is a little boy with ALD which is a form of leukodystrophy, a rare genetic disorder which can destroy the brain. Left untreated, within…
In Peru, at the International Potato Centre, researchers have developed aeroponics, meaning they can grow grow potato seeds with only air, water and…
  1. Maternal stress can harm unborn child
  2. Could worm therapy be answer to allergies?
  3. Giant web-spinning spider found
  4. Himalayan glaciers shrinking
  5. Galileo at the Vatican: from heretic to hero
  6. Noah’s Ark of plants reaches first milestone

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Environment: Air industry tries to clean up its act

Air industry tries to clean up its act

Air transport is having a growing effect on the environment. How can technological development and research programmes help make aviation greener? This week’s Fly examines one engine-maker’s response.

Environment

Air traffic: European airports: the challenges of growthEuropean airports: the challenges of growth Air traffic: VLJs’ success takes jet-setting to a new levelVLJs’ success takes jet-setting to a new level technology: The way ahead for air navigationThe way ahead for air navigation
Despite the current financial crisis, forecasts predict steady growth in the aviation sector in the next decades. We take a look at how different…
There’s a new breed of aircraft taking-off in Europe, bringing the chance of a private jet-set lifestyle to more and more people. Very Light Jets…
A transatlantic flight from New York to Stockholm shows the future of air navigation. A real test on an actual flight in Fly.
  1. Space technology aids aviation
  2. One sky for all: a look at the Single European Sky
  3. Air today, what tomorrow?
  4. Military-civilian teamwork helps deal with air traffic growth
  5. What goes up, must come down
  6. Manchester shows way ahead for airports