Visually impaired children could benefit from a revolutionary new computer game being developed by a team of neuroscientists and game designers. Academics from the University of Lincoln, UK, are working with WESC, one of the UK’s most respected specialist schools…
What is the future of our energy?
When it comes to sustainable energy supplies hydroelectric plants are usually the best solution, according to researchers who have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of fuel provision. Western Europe has run out of suitable locations to create large…
Ultrasonic sounds of the rainforest
Research aimed at developing ultrasonic microphones with insect-like sensitivity is to continue in the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. Following the discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets’ ear, a scientist from the University of…
Clean water for all – EPSRC Call
The Engineering and Physical Science Research Council are calling for collaborations between academic groups in the UK and the USA in the area of Water Engineering. The call is placed within the context of the global grand challenges of Resilience…
Top primate researchers swing into Lincoln for annual meeting
Some of the world’s leading primatologists will convene in Lincoln, UK, for the annual spring meeting of the Primate Society of Great Britain. The University of Lincoln is hosting this event for the first time and will welcome around 60…
‘Green’ engineering talent at the University of Lincoln
Students are helping to tackle Britain’s looming landfill crisis by creating a recycling bin fit for the year 2020. The University of Lincoln’s School of Engineering has partnered with Louth-based technical plastics recycler and compounder, Luxus, for the ‘Design4Recycling’ competition.…