Aston University trials Vehicle-to-Grid system

Vehicle to Grid demonstration takes place at Aston

April 30, 2020 | Renewable Energy Generation

Birmingham's Aston University was host to a recent demonstration of the capabilities of using EVs to feed the electricity grid. The VIGIL (VehIcle ... read more
Carbon-carbon composite strips improve conductivity in railway pantographs

New material sets future trends

April 23, 2020 | Railways

Research work on carbon composites could provide answers to sticking points in the rail and solar energy sectors, according to Morgan Advanced Materia... read more
Extreme weather events have a more damaging effect on some roads than others

Assessing Infrastructure Risks For Climate Change

January 7, 2020 | Research, technology and innovation

European risk assessment tool helps local authorities plan for severe weather events Throughout Europe, local authorities and their associated Nati... read more
Nano-scale metallic slices can distinguish between premium whisky brands

Artificial tongue has bootleggers licked

December 24, 2019 | Research, technology and innovation

Taste sensing device uses nano-technology to detect subtle differences in flavour and identify counterfeit whisky products. An artificial ‘tongue... read more
The Juno UAV is the next experimental aircraft that will take Graphene out of the laboratory and into the sky

High Flying Graphene

June 14, 2019 | Climatic Testing

Jonathan Newell finds out how the University of Central Lancashire is taking Graphene to new heights for future aerospace applications. The develop... read more