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Net successfully snares space debris

“The RemoveDEBRIS satellite has successfully used its on-board net technology in orbit – the first demonstration in human history of active debris removal (ADR) technology. The spacecraft began the experimental phase of its mission on Sunday 16 September, when it used …

Surrey creates new tool to speed up the design of wearable tech

“People could soon power items such as their mobile phones or personal health equipment by simply using their daily movements, thanks to a new research tool that could be used by manufacturers. In a new paper published by Nano Energy …

Alternative to traditional batteries moves a step closer to reality after exciting progress in supercapacitor technology

“Lithium-ion batteries could be under threat after the development of polymer materials by the Universities of Surrey and Bristol, along with Superdielectrics Ltd, that could challenge the dominance of these traditional batteries. Only one year ago, the partners announced scientific …

Cars could find their own parking space and drive themselves there, thanks to new technology being developed at Surrey

“Cars in the near future could drive themselves to a multi-storey car park, find a space and return to their owners at a push of a button, thanks to new technology being developed at the University of Surrey. Innovate UK …