With four wings made out of carbon fiber and mylar, as well as four light-weight actuators to control each wing, the Bee++ prototype is the first to fly stably in all directions.
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University researchers break world record with organic solar cells
by Liam Turnerby Liam TurnerScientists have achieved a new world record for a next-generation solar cell, which holds the promise for novel applications like building-integrated and window solar panels.
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Geospatial startup partners with Esri UK to improve urban planning
Geospatial startup Yeme Tech has partnered with Esri UK to improve urban planning for community facilities and spaces.
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Sheffield researchers develop ‘potentially invaluable’ engineering technique to preserve historic stone buildings
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges.
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A project to build a new 1.4km long road tunnel that will connect two neighbourhoods in Copenhagen, Denmark, broke ground last week.
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Glodon explores how it used innovative tools such as BIM and digital-twin tech to imbed sustainability and intelligence into its award-winning R&D Centre.
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Uncertainty and volatility speeding up construction’s digital transformation, report finds
by Liam Turnerby Liam TurnerThe Procore survey found 12% of decision-makers considered themselves a ‘digital-first’ business, while 44% were making progress in becoming more digital.
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The Hartree Centre has given Cardiff University, Newcastle University and Ulster University £4.5m to become regional SME tech hubs.
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HammerTech, an Australian software company that specialises in compliance, safety and site operations within construction, has expanded into the UK.