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Hospitals to use UV air cleaners to tackle COVID-19 after IMechE develops standard for NHS

Hospitals to use UV air cleaners to tackle COVID-19 after IMechE develops standard for NHS

A low-cost, effective solution to remove COVID-19 from the air using UV sanitisers will soon be used in hospitals after a team led by engineers from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers developed a standard to regulate them for use in the NHS.

UK manufacturers lead the way in diversity, digital technologies and environmental preparedness

UK manufacturers lead the way in diversity, digital technologies and environmental preparedness

The UK public and UK manufacturers' views are split when it comes to whether employers are on target to meet environmental targets, this is just one of the fascinating insights from this year’s Attitudes to UK Industry (ATUKI) from Cadence Innovation Marketing.

Zero-carbon electricity generation ends at Hunterston B

Zero-carbon electricity generation ends at Hunterston B

Electricity generation at one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, Hunterston B, in North Ayrshire, is ending after almost 46 years.

Adaptable smart window design that can heat or cool a house

Adaptable smart window design that can heat or cool a house

Research from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Oxford proposes a new “smart window” design that would harvest the sun’s energy in the winter to warm the house and reflect it in the summer to keep it cool.

Innovative E Ink technology allows this BMW to change colour

Innovative E Ink technology allows this BMW to change colour

The My Modes allow the driver to tailor the atmosphere in the interior entirely to their personal mood and the driving experience they want.

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