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DIY health and a wider approach to medical tech

Posted on 27/03/202016/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Dr Aisling O'Kane

DIY health and a wider approach to medical tech

It’s estimated that around four million people are living with diabetes in the UK and it’s on the increase.… Read more

Posted in Computer Science, Engineers in Action, Health and Living, Health and Society, Tech

Four Inspiring Ways Drones Are Making Science Safer

Posted on 18/12/201916/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Researchers flying drone from side of a volcano

Four inspiring ways drones are making science safer

Dr Kieran Wood helps us revisit the way we think about the humble drone, showing us how they have become a force for good in our skies – and even underground.… Read more

Posted in Engineers in Action, Robotics, Robots and AutonomyTagged Aerospace Engineering

Can Flying Go Green?

Posted on 18/11/201916/11/2023 by h.jones

Man standing in front of a light aircraft

Can Flying Go Green

With BBC Panorama questioning if airlines are doing enough to go green, we thought we’d find out from our engineers how they’re making aviation greener.… Read more

Posted in Advanced Computation and Quantum, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environment, Engineering Maths, Materials and Manufacturing, Net Zero, Transport and InfrastructureTagged Aerospace Engineering, Sustainability

Cooking With Electricity In Nepal

Posted on 13/11/201916/11/2023 by h.jones

Cooking With Electricity In Nepal

PhD student Will Clements tells us how switching from cooking with biomass to cooking with electricity is saving time and saving lives in Nepal.… Read more

Posted in Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environment, Health and Society

Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots

Posted on 05/09/201920/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Man on treadmill and humanoid robot with 'only 1km to go' display

Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots

PhD student Katie Winkle explains how socially assistive robots can provide motivation and guidance for those in need of a companion.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Maths, Health and Living, Health and Society, Robotics, Robots and Autonomy

The New Race For Space

Posted on 12/07/201920/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

The New Race For Space

On 20 July 2019 it will be 50 years since man walked on the Moon, but what will the next 50 years hold?… Read more

Posted in UncategorisedTagged Aerospace Engineering

Earthquake-Proofing Schools In Nepal

Posted on 05/02/201920/11/2023 by sophie.paterson

Earthquake-Proofing Schools In Nepal

Professor Anastasios Sextos explains how his group have developed a new method for building earthquake-proof schools in Nepal.… Read more

Posted in Civil Engineering, Energy and Environment, Health and Society, Research, Transport and Infrastructure

Can Drones Learn From Nature?

Posted on 18/12/201820/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Can Drones Learn From Nature?

PhD student Cara Williamson tells us how studying gulls flying around Bristol is helping her programme more efficient flight paths for drones.… Read more

Posted in AI and Data Science, Robots and Autonomy, Student Stories, Tech, Transport and InfrastructureTagged Aerospace Engineering

Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves

Posted on 07/12/201820/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves

Professor Bruce Drinkwater explains how he and his colleagues in Brazil are using acoustics to detect disease.… Read more

Posted in Health and Living, Health and Society, Mechanical Engineering

What is Supercomputing and why is it important?

Posted on 30/11/201805/02/2025 by Kathryn Bastow

graphic of man among banks of computers

What is Supercomputing and why is it important?

Professor of High Performance Computing Simon McIntosh-Smith tells use how we’re all benefitting from the power of supercomputers.… Read more

Posted in Advanced Computation and Quantum, Computer Science, Tech

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