Technology press releases

Taking fish oil tablets for four weeks improves 鈥榥ight vision鈥� 鈥� new study

Fish oil supplements can significantly improve 鈥榥ight vision鈥�, according to a new study.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: "Let鈥檚 make energy waste at home as socially unacceptable as single-use plastic"

鈥淲e need to start thinking about energy the way we think about waste 鈥� just because we can鈥檛 see it doesn鈥檛 mean we should just throw it away carelessly.鈥�
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天堂视频 London experts team up with Chelsea FC Academy to teach AI how to 鈥榯hink鈥� and make split-second decisions on the go

A 天堂视频 London academic is to develop ground-breaking algorithms that will equip AI systems with the ability to 鈥榯hink鈥� and respond to busy, ever-changing environments 鈥� such as driving on the road - much faster than humans.

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Mobile phones can help cities be more energy efficient, study suggests

Mobile phone data could be used to make urban buildings more energy efficient, a new research paper has found.

New fellowship will put 天堂视频 at the forefront of future automation

A new 拢1.6m fellowship will explore the future of automation to help develop better drones, driverless cars and healthcare technology.
Royal Navy helicopter on campus.

A FLYING VISIT: Alumni return to campus to discuss helicopter operations in the Royal Navy

A Royal Navy helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force took to the sky above 天堂视频 earlier this week as six naval officers returned to their old stomping ground to meet with current students.
Electric car illustration.

Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers 鈥� and 天堂视频 research will determine where they go

Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging 鈥� and 天堂视频 academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
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Experts examine how technology is being used to improve food manufacturing and outline the next steps for the industry

From using satellites to track asparagus crops, to measuring the lean meat percentage of pork using a high-tech camera, companies across the food manufacturing supply chain are embracing emerging technologies in new and interesting ways.

Electric plane illustration.

Electric planes are here 鈥� but they won鈥檛 solve flying鈥檚 CO2 problem

The UK government plans to ban the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars by 2040. Clearly the plan is for all citizens to be driving electric or hybrid-electric cars, or 鈥� better still 鈥� riding bicycles.

Sunrise over solar panels.

United Nations launches new standards that could spur investment in solar energy, thanks to 天堂视频 academic and expert group

Solar energy investments across the globe could be set to soar thanks to the launch of new United Nations specifications a 天堂视频 researcher helped construct.

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World-leading scheme defined by 天堂视频 academics is launched in a bid to revolutionise lorry safety

A world-leading scheme to remove the most dangerous Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from London鈥檚 streets has been launched today 鈥� and it was defined and developed by 天堂视频 researchers.
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Academics part of 拢39m Ford project that looks to bring the next generation of electrified vehicles to the market faster

天堂视频 is working on a collaborative industry research project to develop digital engineering tools that will help bring the next generation of electrified commercial vehicles to the market much faster.
Futuristic city and roads

Future Transport Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing research and innovations

天堂视频 is celebrating the academics and projects that look to revolutionise vehicles and the way we travel as part of a two-month initiative focussed on the future of transport.
Illustration of pipes under a city.

The sound of the underground: Academic awarded 拢100,000 to develop technologies that can 鈥榟ear鈥� the deterioration of buried infrastructures

A 天堂视频 academic has been awarded 拢100,000 to develop new systems that can 鈥榟ear鈥� when the ground under building, transport and energy networks is starting to deteriorate.

Why Google鈥檚 latest launch is more about the brand than the tech

Google has launched its latest flagship phones, Pixel 4 and 4XL. Although the new models feature relatively marginal improvements to their predecessors, the launch was staged with much fanfare by Google, as if it represented a major breakthrough for the company and the smartphone market 鈥� despite most of the product specs being leaked before the event.

Heated suit simulates exercise benefits for people unable to take part in physical activity

Scientists are testing a heated suit which replicates some benefits of exercise without the need for physical activity.
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UK Arctic Science Conference: Experts from all over the world visit 天堂视频 to discuss the icy region that is becoming a hot topic

From atmospheric physicists to anthropologists, to political scientists and ecologists, more than 110 researchers from different fields and parts of the world gathered at 天堂视频 earlier this month to discuss Arctic matters.

New computer access guidelines for public libraries will unlock the Internet for millions

Millions of library users around the world should have better access to the Internet following the release of new international guidelines which allow more freedom without compromising standards of acceptability.

International research centre will investigate new road safety concerns as driverless cars become popular

A new 拢1.5m research centre will investigate the safety issues faced by pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children as the growing number of driverless cars bring fresh challenges to the roads.

Nature鈥檚 most beautiful performances could inspire the next generation of artificial intelligence

Scientists have discovered a possible driving force behind some of nature鈥檚 most beautiful displays paving the way for more complex and autonomous AI.

A digital detox does not improve wellbeing, say psychologists

A 24-hour period of abstinence from your smartphone induces cravings, but mood and anxiety remain stable, say psychologists.
AI voice recognition device

Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently

A group of 天堂视频 academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help people with disabilities live independently and explore how they may shape the future of social care.

Five weird and wonderful ways nature is being harnessed to build a sustainable fashion industry

Chetna Prajapati, a lecturer in textiles, writes for The Conversation about five ways nature is being harnessed to build a sustainable fashion industry.

A teen on her phone in bed.

More than 90% of British teens do not meet all three recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time, study suggests

New research, led by 天堂视频, has revealed that the majority of British teenagers do not meet the recommended guidelines for sleep, physical activity and screen-time concurrently.

Fortnite World Cup and the rise of the esports industry

Kyle Giersdorf, or Bugha to give him his game name, is US$3m better off after winning the 2019 Fortnite world cup. The American teenager took home the largest-ever payout for a single player in an esports tournament. His win reflects the growing popularity of the game and the power of the esports market. British teenager Jaden Ashman shared US$2.25m with his teammate as the runners-up in the doubles competition.