Research and Development

The Airlander Mission Module being fitted

Milestone for Airlander’s Return-to-Flight scheme

When cracks form, microbeads embedded in the material break open and cause a chemical reaction that highlights the damaged area - image courtesy of Nancy Sottos.

New polymer coating changes color for early warning of damage

The latest autonomous drive Nissan Leaf test vehicle being readied for continued city testing outside the automaker’s research center in Silicon Valley - image courtesy of Nissan.

Obama proposes $4bn for driverless car development

An artists impression of artificial intelligence and robotics - image courtesy of DFC

Elon Musk leads tech giants with $1bn AI research plan

‘E-floater’ from Floatility – a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered, electric scooter. The working prototype was created with Stratasys 3D printing - image courtesy of Stratasys

New solar powered ‘e-floater’ electric scooter created using 3D printing

The Fisher-Price Code-a-Pillar will teach young children the basics of coding and computer programming - image courtesy of Fisher-Price.

Fisher Price to teach children coding with the aid of a robot caterpillar

The thin polyethylene film that prevents a lithium-ion battery from overheating. Image courtesy of Stanford University.

Scientists develop non-explosive lithium-ion batteries

The Nissan Titian XD made its world debut this week at the North American International Auto Show 2016 - image courtesy of Nissan

Nissan Titan Warrior concept and Nissan IDS featured at NAIAS 2016

The BMW i8 concept car on display at CES 2016 with Klaus Frohlich, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG presenting - image courtesy of BMW.

BMW reveals mirror-less i8 concept car at CES 2016

Mark McMorris in flight and Intel engineer Stephanie Moyerman observing realtime data test - image courtesy of Intel

Intel at CES 2016 announces digitisation of sport

Honda Aircraft Company employees celebrate the delivery of the first HondaJet at the company's world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina - image courtesy of Honda

Honda Aircraft Company delivers first HondaJet as it enters the light jet market