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High-tech, low-cost: a shoebox-size CubeSat made in the UK, a global leader in this field. Image by Clyde Space

The UK’s Star Trek speeds into warp drive

15 May 2012

by Ray Cooling, London Press Service

”Resistance is futile” was the menacing refrain that emanated from the all-conquering Borg Cubes in the blockbuster science-fiction franchise Star Trek.

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Olympic feat: senior physiotherapist Julie Sparrow helps top athletes. Image by Teesside University

Sports expert’s vital role at London 2012 Olympics

A university lecturer is ready to use her vital sports skills at the London 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games. It will be her third Olympic experience as a physiotherapist, for well-respected Julie Sparrow.

29 November 2011
 
Greener cleaner: Jake Tyler with his vacuum machine made from recycled cardboard. Image by Vax.

How the cardboard vacuum cleaner could clean up big sales

A brilliant young inventor has recycled ordinary packaging to create the world’s first vacuum cleaner - encased mainly in tough paper.

23 November 2011
 
Dr Andrew Taylor leads research into disease resistance in onion crops. Image by University of Warwick.

Making sure that growers really know their onions

Research in the United Kingdom is helping to ensure that growers really know their onions to enhance global food security.

22 November 2011
 
Rigorous research: can diet and exercise prevent chronic diseases? Image by Loughborough University

Looking at how lifestyle changes affect long-term health

Centres of biomedical research are to be set up to enable leading scientists’ discoveries to be translated into ground-breaking treatments and better care for state hospital patients in the UK.

15 November 2011
 
Breath of life: small respiratory aid systems will let lung patients leave hospital. Image by Haemair

Portable lungs give patients freedom to fresh air

Lung disease is a vast problem that affects millions. Although immobile respiratory patients can be supported with artificial lungs, these devices restrict patients to high-dependency units in hospitals.

15 November 2011