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Dolphins inspire development of advanced offshore sonar system: Powerful sonar technology inspired by the capa... bit.ly/1YkCEWB

Gorilla Glass brings down weight and improves performance of Ford GT: This week’s video comes from Ford whose ... bit.ly/1YkCH4v

New flexible capacitors could power wearables: Wire-shaped devices could be woven into clothing to power smart... bit.ly/1UDW8Qh

Domestic potential for nanoscale device that converts heat into electricity: A nanoscale device capable of con... bit.ly/1YmM6TS

Superhydrophobic coating is non-toxic and economical to produce: A low-cost class of materials that mimic the ... bit.ly/1Yh73VE

Graphene nanoribbons show metallic properties: Research could pave the way for graphene to be used as an inter... bit.ly/1UyMcYk

Just for fun - The Languages of Star Wars: This cool infographic takes a look at the different languages spoke... bit.ly/1Uyg0UR

Jaguar returns to global motorsport with entry into FIA Formula E Championship: Jaguar is returning to global ... bit.ly/1QlwAZF

New $7m XPRIZE to focus on ocean exploration: Shell-sponsored competition requires entrants to build autonomou... bit.ly/1Ql9emG

Coming soon: a new website for The Engineer: In a week when film-goers are feverishly anticipating the opening... bit.ly/1QheGar

COP21 climate deal praised for scope and ambition: Paris agreement is widely praised, but there are warnings t... bit.ly/1QheIik

New receiver detects weak and spontaneous signals: Engineers have developed a receiver that detects weak, fast... bit.ly/1lHSXve

Metal powders have potential as recyclable fuels for transport and energy: Researchers have shown that metal p... bit.ly/1UcArGH

Ford to invest additional $4.5bn into electric vehicles: Ford is investing an extra $4.5bn into electric vehic... bit.ly/1lAh674

Wendelstein 7-X fusion reactor comes online: The world’s largest ever stellarator has successfully completed i... bit.ly/1U8sXV9

'Buried' etched moth-eye gratings enhance properties of optoelectronics: A method for engraving a structured m... bit.ly/1U8eb0T

Device assesses eye injuries by measuring vitamin C: Portable sensor uses graphene platelets and a unique poly... bit.ly/1U8ed8P

Chernobyl reactor confinement: a drone's eye view: This week’s video comes from Ukraine where new aerial foota... bit.ly/1U7cpgd

Quantum dot sensor simultaneously identifies multiple explosives: Scientists at UCL have developed a quantum d... bit.ly/1Q3bGy8

Solar-powered purification system provides safe drinking water: A portable, solar-powered purification system ... bit.ly/1Q3bDCB