Science & Technology

Formula for progress: a drugs innovation centre planned at University College London. Image by UCL

Drugs innovation centre will raise medicines development

22 February 2012

by Ray Cooling, London Press Service

A university in the United Kingdom is leading the way to advance innovation in a vast programme of the production of new medicines.

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Specialised imaging: technical director Keith Taylor tests a Tracker 2 to get ready for export. Image by Brian Bell

High-speed camera maker builds international reputation

A commitment to innovation and development has enabled a UK company to establish a reputation as an exciting and creative player in the high-speed camera market.

22 February 2012

Research boost: AstraZeneca's global headquarters in London. Image by AstraZeneca

Pharma giant shares drug compounds with UK research groups

AstraZeneca is making 22 of its compounds available free of charge to UK academia in 2012 as part of a tie-up with the Medical Research Council.

15 February 2012

Compact laser: the Cosmos system simplifies high-tech low-cost diagnostics. Image by Holdsworth Associates

Moving high-tech diagnostics closer to the patient

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Fast and accurate medical diagnosis can save lives, according to health service professionals.

14 February 2012

London aims to become a global leader in future cities research. Image by LPS

Cities of the future research to be boosted

London is becoming a global leader in future cities research, and now a group of industrial and academic organisations have entered into a three-year agreement to create a Future Cities Centre in the UK capital.

08 February 2012