Month: December 2014

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#Ebola protective suit for healthcare workers wins global competition – an annotated infographic

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A protective suit devised by a team from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is among the winners in a global competition for solutions to increase the protection and comfort of healthcare workers battling outbreaks of the Ebola virus. One of the key features of the new suit is that it can be safely removed in seconds, without assistance, rather than the 20 minutes it can currently take wearers of existing protective suits. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading #Ebola protective suit for healthcare workers wins global competition – an annotated infographic

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#Fiat500X subcompact crossover aimed at American market – an annotated infographic

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Having previously pumped up the fashionista’s preferred runaround of choice, the Fiat 500, to produce the oddly unremarkable 500L, Fiat has now launched the funkier-looking 500X. This subcompact crossover loses more of the 500’s diminutive cute appeal, replacing it instead with sleek muscle and overall capacity in a move to capture more of the burgeoning SUV market. With small and mid-sized SUVs currently among the hottest-selling vehicles worldwide, this is arguably Fiat’s first model designed with the North American market in mind. They don’t much care for small cars, them Yanks, you see. Automotive manufacturers are thus obliged to pump … Continue reading #Fiat500X subcompact crossover aimed at American market – an annotated infographic

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E&T news weekly #31 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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Friday December 19 2014   Aasha Bodhani, assistant technology features editor ‘Tap and Pay’ gloves tested by Barclays We’ve heard of contactless payments via credit cards and smartphones, but now Barclays bank is taking it one step further by trialling contactless payment woolly gloves. Using the same method, users can pay for goods up to £20 without using their PIN by a simple tap on a contactless reader. As wearable and contactless technology continues to grow, it was only a matter of time before both trends merge together. Blackberry targets traditional customers with new smartphone It wasn’t long ago when … Continue reading E&T news weekly #31 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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#F35 fighter jet challenged by rival planes for Canadian army order – an annotated infographic

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A Canadian government report says that other fighter aircraft are just as capable as Lockheed Martin’s F-35 at meeting most of the country’s mission needs, potentially inviting bids from rival jet manufacturers to replace Canada’s ageing fleet of CF-18s. The F-35 can fairly be challenged in terms of specification and performance by rivals such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading #F35 fighter jet challenged by rival planes for Canadian army order – an annotated infographic

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New issue of E&T magazine now available online – the analogue edition

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In this issue we go old school, keeping it real on the analogue tip. From timeless timepieces, to analogue music gear, to the all-powerful supercomputers of the future, we hear that digital has some way to go before it can completely replace analogue equipment. We also look at impressive uses for LED lighting; how the legal system is going digital to cut down on paper, and hear that outsourcing overseas is not necessarily always the best option. We check out new network technologies and product lifecycle management, then investigate technology in the fashion world. We also visit Motor City and … Continue reading New issue of E&T magazine now available online – the analogue edition

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The future of precise time – visiting National Physical Laboratory

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E&T reporter Tereza Pultarova has visited the ‘guardians of time’ at the National Physical Laboratory to learn how to make future atomic clocks more precise and fit them into hand held devices. Talking to Professor Patrick Gill at the exact same place which redefined the conception of precise time six decades ago, we’ve learned the world may be close to another giant leap in precise time keeping. And let’s not forget to mention the newly launched Quantum Metrology Institute that will help push quantum tech from lab to market.     Continue reading The future of precise time – visiting National Physical Laboratory

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Scientific highlights of 2014 – an annotated infographic

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The most important scientific breakthroughs of 2014 have affected all aspects of modern life, from medicine, to space exploration, to the future of renewable technologies. Boffins from all over the globe have added to our vast banks of scientific knowledge. Thanks, boffins! Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Scientific highlights of 2014 – an annotated infographic

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E&T news weekly #30 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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Friday December 12 2014  Tereza Pultarova, online news reporter Construction of first large solar farm in Pakistan gets under way With some 3,000 sunshine hours each year, Pakistan has an enormous potential for renewable energy generation. That potential, however, has so far been largely untapped, mostly due to the complicated economic and political situation in the region. It’s great to see things may be slowly changing (at least in the solar energy generation area). The first large scale solar power plant, the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, has received a shipment of 100MW-worth of solar panels and is well on track to … Continue reading E&T news weekly #30 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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Battle of the Big Canals, as work begins on Nicaragua vs Panama – an annotated infographic

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At a time when the thoughts of most people will be turning to a roast turkey dinner and a visit from Old Saint Nick, in Nicaragua construction will be starting on its $40 billion inter-oceanic canal. On December 22, 2014, construction is due to begin on the inter-oceanic canal which will horizontally cut the country in two, creating a brand-new water passage from the Caribbean Sea in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, via the immense Lake Nicaragua. There are increasing concerns over the environmental impact of the 278km waterway, which will be wider, deeper and over three … Continue reading Battle of the Big Canals, as work begins on Nicaragua vs Panama – an annotated infographic

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E&T news weekly #29 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week

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Friday December 05 2014 Aasha Bodhani, assistant technology features editor Cyber ring steals firms’ secrets to game stock market Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down, as security firm FireEye recently revealed it found an organised espionage ring targeted individuals with access to sensitive insider data that could be used to make profit on trades, particularly in pharmaceutical and healthcare firms, before its made public. The hackers stole email account passwords instead of injecting malware into the PC. The execution shows the method was simple yet effective. Technology reveals ancient city without digging A team of archaeologists from the University … Continue reading E&T news weekly #29 – we choose our favourite engineering and technology news stories from the week