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Scanning for nuclear terror threats

A spin-out from the University of Southampton, UK, has a new “scintillation detector” that it says can help stop radiological threats at airports and elsewhere.

Robot, just add water

Undersea automation to deal with imaging, inspection, mapping, profiling, surveillance, classification and exploration.

Lab notes

How to manage a virtual R&D team, valuing research – and other insights into R&D management.

A taxing problem hits European R&D

As the countries of the European Union struggle to meet their targets for R&D growth, they are looking at new tax breaks for entrepreneurs. Good news, or too little too late?

Getting light from silicon

A spin-out from the University of Surrey, England, is developing a new process to make silicon emit light – potentially cutting the cost of optical components.

The secret of success

“If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.” Albert Einstein

Breaking through the lab-glass ceiling

Despite the naysayers, more and more women are gaining success in the business of science. Our global investigation shows what it takes: good education, determination, a good employer, and some luck. Memo to government – Help them out.

Does R&D matter?

Research-intensive companies outperform the FTSE average Source: UK Dept. of Trade & Industry