Italian researchers have discovered that spraying spiders with graphene makes them produce a silk strong enough to catch an aeroplane dropping from the sky. The researchers from the University of Trento combined particles or nanotubes of graphene and sprayed the liquid on to spiders, which soon began spinning silk covered with [...]
Over 200 FE students will showcase their creativity and innovation in STEM projects at the 5th annual BEST event in Belfast's Ramada Plaza Hotel on the 27th May. The BEST Awards are open to students from Northern Ireland's (NI) six regional FE colleges and offer an annual competition linked to their studies in the areas of [...]
Scientists at Ulster University have discovered that a diabetes medication could also reverse the effects of cognitive decline commonly associated with diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Sitagliptin is an oral medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. An Ulster University study showed that a daily dose of [...]
This morning saw the Belfast workshop for the Innovate UK smart products from smart materials competition take place at Riddel Hall. This was the third in a series of events being held across the UK to give potential applicants the opportunity to find out more about the call and understand [...]
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has published a consultation paper for a successor to the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation. The document sets out some background to a range of issues, around eight key pillars, to be considered in the formulation of a new strategy: Investment in STI [...]
Global medical diagnostics company Randox, has unveiled its plans for a futuristic manufacturing and R&D facility in the UK. The £161 million project, which includes a £29 million capital investment for the redevelopment of the site, will accelerate the development of new products into a wide range of clinical needs, [...]
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has published a guide highlighting a range of jobs which are all "Careers of the Future". Based on extensive research and the latest data from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), this guide presents a list of jobs which will offer [...]
The Northern Ireland R&D figures for 2013 have just been published by DETI in their Annual Statistics Bulletin. This bulletin provides information on the level of Research & Development (R&D) activity in Northern Ireland. R&D activity contributes to the development of new technologies, products and processes and is a key driver of [...]
As the year begins we often look forward to the technological advances that might change the fortunes of clinical practice, the economy and society. The media provides comment on the accuracy of predictions of writers and scientists in years past, and invariably there will be a comparison with the world [...]