Can mosquitoes stop quadcopters going bump in the night?
Scientists have used the principles that guide a mosquito's nocturnal flight to develop a quadcopter equipped with an elegant collision-avoidance sensory system.
May 8, 2020
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Engineering
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds traces its roots to Leeds School of Medicine established in 1831 in West Yorkshire, England. The University of Leeds has a large student body and as part of the Russell Group ranks 10th among universities in the U.K for research grants. The university employs about 8,000 staff and professional employees. Approximately 33,300 undergraduate and graduate student attend the University of Leeds. The University of Leeds attracts many applicants for their Physics program, MBA program and health care programs.
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- Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- http://www.leeds.ac.uk/
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- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Leeds
Energy & Green Tech
Hydropower without the environmental impact
Scientists have analyzed data from nearly three million rivers across the globe to identify where hydropower stations could be sited with limited environmental impacts.
Jan 17, 2023
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Robotics
Engineers develop a 'magnetic tentacle robot' to pass into the narrow tubes of the lung
Engineers and scientists have developed proof of concept for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.
Mar 21, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Industry must prepare now for a new world of green electricity
Industry must speed up investment in new technologies that allow manufacture of materials using renewable electricity if net zero emissions targets are to be met, research led by the University of Leeds warns.
Oct 28, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Making self-driving cars human-friendly
Automated vehicles could be made more pedestrian-friendly thanks to new research which could help them predict when people will cross the road.
Oct 5, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Fossil fuels increasingly offer a poor return on energy investment
An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.
Jul 11, 2019
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Robotics
A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease
Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images.
Jun 19, 2019
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Robotics
Learning from mistakes and transferable skills—the attributes for a worker robot
Practise makes perfect—it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
Nov 4, 2019
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Engineering
Contraflow cycling on city streets does not increase crash rate: Study
Allowing cycling in both directions on one-way streets does not pose a safety risk and should be made mandatory in all but exceptional cases, according to a new study by Leeds researchers.
Dec 15, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Disabled people risk being left in the cold in a sustainable energy future
A new study reveals that disabled households in the Europe Union currently consume 10% less energy than other households, as well as being 5% more likely to experience energy poverty.
Dec 13, 2021
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