Cyber-criminal devises ATM protection device

17 May 2013

An imprisoned Romanian cyber-criminal has turned his skills to making the world’s ATM’s impregnable to card skimmers.

French to receive A400M in time for Bastille Day

17 May 2013

The French army hopes to receive its first Airbus A400M in time for the country's annual Bastille Day celebrations.

Wireless breakthrough at water treatment plant

17 May 2013

The first water treatment plant of its kind in South-East Asia has been launched in Vietnam, requiring one single person to oversee and manage the plant’s daily operations remotely via a wireless link to the control office.

Components next battleground in smartphone war

17 May 2013

Samsung is courting some of rival Apple’s main parts suppliers as in-house supply lines get stretched.

Many-core processor research project launched

17 May 2013

Electronic engineers and computer scientists are aiming to design and implement more energy-efficient and dependable ‘many-core’ processor embedded systems, with the launch of a new creative research project.

Highest capacity comms satellite record to be broken

17 May 2013

The makers of the highest-capacity communications satellite in the world will build one with seven times the coverage.

Pacemaker sensor security vulnerability discovered

17 May 2013

Common sensors found in pacemakers and Bluetooth headsets have major security vulnerabilities according to researchers.

Researchers create electronic paper

16 May 2013

Paper is becoming a high-tech material according to researchers using it to create electrically conducting structures.

General Electric warns of Boeing jet engine fault

16 May 2013

General Electric and Boeing have alerted airlines about a potential problem with engines on Boeing's long-range 777 jumbo jet.

NASA’s planet-hunting telescope out of action

16 May 2013

A NASA telescope dispatched to hunt for Earth-like planets has lost use of its positioning system, threatening its mission.

HS2 has £3.3bn funding gap according to watchdog

16 May 2013

The HS2 rail project has an estimated £3.3bn funding gap which the Government has yet to decide how to fill, a new report says.

Atomic weapon maker admits responsibility for blast

16 May 2013

The Atomic Weapons Establishment, which makes and maintains the UK’s nuclear warheads, has admitted putting employees at risk.

Wireless data transmission world record set

16 May 2013

A world record in wireless data transmission has been achieved by researchers in Germany.

X-ray technology reveals secrets of ancient scrolls

16 May 2013

Pioneering X-ray technology is making it possible to read fragile historical scrolls for the first time in centuries.

Call to capitalise on smart meter roll-out delay

15 May 2013

The IET has called for the government to capitalise on the smart meter roll-out delay to formalise specifications for the system.

Cat ‘digs’ uni students

15 May 2013

Manufacturing firm Caterpillar has given a donation to five UK universities to support students studying STEM subjects.

Windows 8.1 update available free later this year

15 May 2013

Microsoft's forthcoming update to its operating system will be available later this year free to existing Windows 8 customers.

EU to warn China over telecoms subsidies

15 May 2013

The European Commission will send a formal warning to China that it is ready to levy trade duties against two telecoms firms.

BBM to be available on Android and Apple devices

15 May 2013

BlackBerry has announced plans to make its instant messaging service available on other smartphones.

Oil firms raided over price-fixing allegations

15 May 2013

A group of oil companies are being investigated by the European Commission over allegations of price-fixing.

Integrating advanced driver assistance systems to improve driver safety

15 May 2013

An integrated driver assistance concept for avoiding accidents and mitigating the consequences of accidents in urban traffic scenarios is at the centre of a collaborative project between Darmstadt Technical University and international automotive supplier Continental.

Over 7 million UK adults have never used the web

15 May 2013

More than seven million adults in the UK have never used the internet, official figures suggest.

Drones used for oil exploration in Norway

15 May 2013

Geologists in Norway are using flying drones with cameras to hunt for oil.

Record £440m budget for Technology Strategy Board

14 May 2013

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has been given a record £440m budget this year.

EU partners develop tech for major disasters

14 May 2013

An EU-funded project is looking into how technology can help to improve response strategies.

Platinum miners stage wildcat strike in South Africa

14 May 2013

Miners working for world number three platinum producer Lonmin launched a wildcat strike today, halting all mining operations.

New technique for MEMS power measurement

14 May 2013

Researchers have discovered a new technique to accurately measure the power requirements of micro-electro-mechanical systems.

Raspberry Pi launches new camera accessory

14 May 2013

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched a new camera accessory for their credit card-sized computer.

Nokia reveals new Lumia with ‘smart camera’

14 May 2013

Nokia has launched its latest high-end smartphone with its most advanced camera yet and a new metal design.

Graphene joins the race to redefine the ampere

13 May 2013

Graphene could hold the secret to redefining the basic unit of electric current, the ampere.

Rolls-Royce to provide Bloodhound ambassadors

13 May 2013

Rolls-Royce will provide trained ambassadors to help spread the message of the Bloodhound Project land speed record attempt.

First unmanned flight over British airspace

13 May 2013

The first unmanned flight over British airspace has been successfully completed.

Greater industry and academic collaboration needed

13 May 2013

 Representatives from industry and academia have concluded that stronger collaboration is needed between higher education and the commercial engineering sector.

Clegg urges transparency over natural resources

13 May 2013

Nick Clegg says the UK will push for more transparency over payments to African governments by oil, gas and mining companies.

Samsung announces successful 5G test

13 May 2013

Samsung has announced the development of 5G mobile technology that could allow users to download an entire film in a second.

Green Investment Bank pulls in £2.3bn since launch

10 May 2013

Roughly £2.3bn has been invested in low-carbon projects since the launch of the UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB).

Back-to-back monthly rise in manufacturing output

10 May 2013

The manufacturing sector recovery has shown signs of momentum after output rose for a second month in a row in March.

Zara Phillips launches new engineering scholarship

10 May 2013

Zara Phillips visited the Royal Windsor Horse Show to announce the Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship for young women.

EPSRC future-proofing healthcare technology research

10 May 2013

Three new Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations (IRCs) have been established with the purpose of developing ICT applications that could benefit both healthcare users and those who treat them.

Safety features top car buyers’ list of priority technologies

09 May 2013

New accident prevention technologies will make driving safer is the belief of 96.5 per cent of consumers, according to an independent survey of 1,000 new car buyers carried out by CarSafetyRules.com in the UK.

Swiss commit funds to Deep Geothermal Energy research

09 May 2013

Werner Siemens Foundation of Switzerland has committed 10 million Swiss francs in funding a Deep Geothermal Energy initiative, via a donation made to the ETH Zurich Foundation.

Severn barrage firm announces partners

09 May 2013

The company bidding to create an electricity generating barrage across the Severn estuary have announced their partners.

£7.5m for cyber security training centres

09 May 2013

Two new centres of excellence funded by the Government will train the next generation of cyber security experts.

Airbus decides against A350 rollout ceremony

09 May 2013

Airbus has started painting the A350 but has decided against a traditional "rollout" for its newest jet.

Innovative health technologies get £32m boost

09 May 2013

Smartphone tests for diseases, fibre optic probes and in-home sensors to keep doctors in the loop, have received a £32m boost.

Concealed fabric pattern technology could defeat counterfeiters

09 May 2013

A new method for identifying whether a designer piece of clothing is bona-fide as opposed to fake, has been developed by a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, who invented a thread with unique optical properties which create concealed patterns in fabric that only become visible under polarized light.

Credit where it’s due for forgotten women of science

09 May 2013

The role of British women in scientific society between the years 1830 to 2012 – who may never have received credit or recognition for their work – is set to be investigated with the launch of a new £33k project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Public wants more backing for STEM students

09 May 2013

The public wants more government support for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) students according to a new poll.

China calls for dialogue to avert solar ‘trade war’

09 May 2013

Beijing has called for dialogue to avert a “trade war” over EU import duties imposed on Chinese solar panels.

Liquid air energy storage could become £1bn industry

09 May 2013

Liquid air energy storage technology could unlock a £1bn industry and 22,000 UK jobs, according to a new report.

‘Electronic nose’ better than human sense of smell

08 May 2013

Engineers have invented an “electronic nose” capable of detecting fruit odours more effectively than a human.

US universities top engineering and tech rankings

08 May 2013

Budding engineers and technologists would be best advised to cross the pound to attend US universities.

German engineering workers strike over pay

08 May 2013

Nearly 100,000 metal and electrical workers went on strike across Germany yesterday in a pay dispute with employers.

Pentagon announces anti-satellite weapons drive

08 May 2013

The US has announced a "long overdue" effort to develop anti-satellite weapons to protect its own space resources.

EU imposes punitive duties on Chinese solar panels

08 May 2013

The European Commission has decided to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China.

Queen's speech tackles HS2 and Energy Bill

08 May 2013

The Government has been criticised for a lack of commitment to HS2 in today’s Queen’s Speech.

Best April for new car sales since 2008

07 May 2013

New car sales in Britain were nearly 15 per cent higher in April than a year ago, according to new figures.

China dismisses US cyber-espionage claims

07 May 2013

China has dismissed the US’s “groundless accusations” of using cyber-espionage to acquire military technology.

Song-writing app means users need never miss a beat

07 May 2013

A new mobile application developed by a computer engineering researcher from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, makes it a breeze for anyone to create a song score out of a simple melody sung into an iPhone microphone.

Twitter users to take control of flower show garden

07 May 2013

Twitter users will be able to directly influence the appearance of a unique digital garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

First atomic pocket watch starts ticking

07 May 2013

The world’s first atomic watch has started ticking with the luxury device due to go on sale later in the year.

Intel disappoints investors by appointing insider CEO

03 May 2013

Intel has disappointed investors by appointing an insider as CEO rather than an outsider pushing for aggressive changes.

EU trade chief wants levy on Chinese solar panels

03 May 2013

The EU's trade chief will recommend punitive import duties on solar panels from China to protect European producers.

Honda achieves cuts through voluntary redundancy

03 May 2013

Japanese car giant Honda has achieved its target of cutting hundreds of jobs at its UK site mainly through voluntary redundancy.

First flight of the RoboBee

03 May 2013

Scientists have detailed efforts to demonstrate the first controlled flight of an insect-sized robot in research released today.

W3C defines standard for provenance of data online

03 May 2013

A standard for provenance on the Web has been defined by the provenance working group of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as the group publishes 12 documents supporting its use.

Solar-powered plane begins transcontinental flight

03 May 2013

A solar-powered airplane has taken off on the first leg of an attempt to fly across the US with no fuel but the sun's energy.

BlackBerry services hit by global outage

03 May 2013

A global outage hit BlackBerry customers this afternoon with many users reporting issues with accessing services.

IMIS members ratify merger with BCS

03 May 2013

The Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) will merge with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Scientists create leap forward for quantum computing

02 May 2013

Scientists have devised a method for both “initializing and reading nuclear spins at room temperature”, which could help clear the way for quantum computing’s arrival in the future and supercede current digital computing.

UKSA and NASA to collaborate on major missions

02 May 2013

The UK and the US will collaborate on three major space projects launching missions to the Sun and Mars.

Boeing starts ‘mini-jumbo war’

02 May 2013

Boeing has started offering its long-awaited 777X long-range jet, paving the way for a “mini-jumbo” war with Airbus.

Scientists reveal revolutionary insect eye camera

02 May 2013

An insect-inspired camera has captured a wide field of view with no distortion, according to a new study.

Carbon nanotubes closer to being commercially applicable

02 May 2013

Scientists have succeeded in controlling chirality by more than 50 per cent in carbon nanotubes, thereby bringing much closer the possibility of using nanotubes in commercial manufacture of electronic applications.

ControlTower takes care of distributed cloud business

02 May 2013

A type of packet-monitoring architecture which is highly applicable to cloud hosting and distributed networking has been released by solutions provider Ixia, enabling performance monitoring of distributed networks through a single user interface.

Seahorse's armour aids robotic arm design

02 May 2013

Engineers have turned to the seahorse’s tail for inspiration in making robust robotic arms.

Concern over €1tn shortfall in EU energy investment

02 May 2013

Doubts have been cast over whether the €1tn investment needed by 2020 to stave off an EU energy crisis will be found.

‘World’s smallest movie’ created using atoms

01 May 2013

Scientists from IBM have unveiled the world’s smallest movie, made by manipulating atoms.

ICT rendering work independent of time and space

01 May 2013

Work has become more independent of time and space as people check work-related emails at night and in the morning, according to findings from a study into ‘New Media and Work’ at Alpen-Adria University in Austria.

Printers, routers and cameras targeted by hackers

01 May 2013

Printers, routers and other internet connected devices are being hijacked by hackers to use in cyber-attacks.

Banks targeted by ‘mind-boggling’ online scam

01 May 2013

Britain's major banks have been targeted in a "mind-boggling" online scam potentially affecting record numbers of customers.

Manufacturing contraction slows unexpectedly

01 May 2013

British manufacturing contracted by much less than expected according to the first major set of data for the second quarter.

Energy firms probed over missed efficiency targets

01 May 2013

Six gas and electricity companies are being probed by the energy watchdog for missing government energy-efficiency targets.

UAE to pump up to £1bn into UK green energy

01 May 2013

A deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worth up to a billion pounds will boost Britain's clean energy sector.

Google Now iPhone app challenges Apple’s Siri

30 April 2013

Google plans to upstage Siri, the assistant that helps people manage their lives on Apple's iPhone and iPad.

Herschel mission comes to end as coolant runs out

30 April 2013

The Herschel space observatory has exhausted its supply of coolant concluding more than three years of observations.

Virgin Galactic fires rocket in flight for first time

30 April 2013

A six-passenger spaceship owned by an offshoot of Virgin Group fired its rocket engine in flight for the first time yesterday.

New forum to boost UK’s power electronics sector

30 April 2013

A new forum focused on raising the profile and importance of the power electronics industry was launched today.

Npower rejects fresh reports of tax avoidance

30 April 2013

Energy giant Npower has rejected fresh claims it is avoiding tax obligations in the UK by shifting millions in profit to Malta.

How to plan for a solar superstorm

30 April 2013

Strategies for dealing with a solar superstorm that could knock out critical infrastructure were discussed at a seminar today.

Science Museum ICT gallery plans unveiled

30 April 2013

London’s Science Museum has revealed more details of its new £15.6m communications gallery, scheduled to open next year.

Shape-changing mobile devices to be unveiled

29 April 2013

Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand will be unveiled today by researchers.

Committee blasts Government infrastructure plans

29 April 2013

A committee has branded the Government’s £310bn infrastructure proposals as “not a real plan with a strategic vision”.

Support to commercialise engineering innovation

29 April 2013

Innovators at four UK universities have been awarded £85,000 to develop spin-off businesses from their research.

Hacking challenge for ‘uncrackable’ instant messanger

29 April 2013

The makers of an “uncrackable” secure instant messaging app are offering £50,000 to anyone who can decode a message.

Police ‘screaming’ for better technology

29 April 2013

Police officers are "screaming" with frustration at the "primitive" technology they have to use.

UK security skills gap aiding cyber crime

29 April 2013

A lack of information security skills among the UK’s IT workforce is hampering the fight against cyber criminals, according to the latest research from the IET.

Greenpeace launch Arctic oil whistleblowing site

26 April 2013

Greenpeace has launched a whistleblowing website for oil company employees involved in Arctic drilling.

AF Harvey Prize winner speaks at IET event

26 April 2013

Young engineers are invited to a free event where you can hear AF Harvey Prize winner Professor Hugh Griffiths talk on the future of bistatic radar systems.

Samsung profit leap threatens Apple

26 April 2013

Technology giant Samsung saw profits leap by 41 per cent in the first quarter thanks to a surge in sales of its smartphones.