Newsline is the free quarterly publication from EPSRC (the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). Here are some of the stories in this latest edition:
Wax Power – Revolutionary waxing system helps skiers slide to glory
- Rubbish Block – Transforming landfill waste into durable building blocks
- Historic High – Low-cost kite camera gives archaeologists 'eye in the sky'
- Regeneration Game – Reclaim polluted land for housing and save the green belt
Newsline 37 also features a special report on green technologies.
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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the UK's main agency for funding research in engineering and the physical sciences. The EPSRC is investing £650 million this year in research and postgraduate training, to help the nation handle the next generation of technological change. The areas covered range from information technology to structural engineering, and mathematics to materials science. This research forms the basis for future economic development in the UK and improvements for everyone's health, lifestyle and culture. EPSRC also actively promotes public awareness of science and engineering. EPSRC works alongside other Research Councils with responsibility for other areas of research. The Research Councils work collectively on issues of common concern via Research Councils UK. Website address for more information on EPSRC: www.epsrc.ac.uk/
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