The big squeeze
The world of science at one million times atmospheric pressure. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh are exploring extreme pressures and how they affect ordinary objects to create fascinating new materials.
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The dynamics of spin
Spinning toys: surprising dynamics and tantalizing connections to natural phenomena
Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Bristol and Portsmouth and from Keio University (Japan) are using mechanical toys to illustrate behaviours that seem to defy the laws of physics.
From music to sand-painting
Using sound waves to create multi-material 3D objects
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London are using ancient art methods to create new multi-material dispensing methods for solids.
CLEVER - Compact Low Emission VEhicle for uRban transport
A novel low emission vehicle for city transport
A collaborative group of from academia and industry have embarked on a research project to design and develop a new vehicle for urban transport to solve the dual problems of traffic congestion and vehicle emissions in cities.
The perception deception: maths made optical illusions
How can mathematics help us understand how our brain works?
Computer scientists and psychologists from Queen Mary, University of London are studying how optical illusions can show how our eyes and brain work together to generate human visual perception.
The silent aircraft initiative
Conceptual design of an ultra low-noise and fuel efficient aircraft
The University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launched the Silent Aircraft Initiative in 2003 to design a commercial aircraft that would significantly reduce noise pollution.