The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to the City of London has become the UK network’s first-ever commuter railway to operate without signals at the side of the track, heralding a major milestone in the national deployment of cutting-edge digital technology. These signals were removed from the system at the weekend (17/18 May) as part […]
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University of Hull launches new business to transform freight industry
The University of Hull has announced the launch of an exciting new company offering expertise to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the rail freight industry. Railwhere has been built on seven years of research and innovation at the University’s Logistics Institute. The business will offer award-winning technology to support rail freight operators to deliver […]
Drones used during school holiday trespassing crackdown in the North East
Drones are being used to protect young people who put their lives at risk on the railway during the school holidays, as part of a crackdown on trespassing in the North East. Northern, Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) have been working together to keep people off the tracks on the Durham Coast Line […]
NASA Enables Construction Technology for Moon and Mars Exploration
One of the keys to a sustainable human presence on distant worlds is using local, or in-situ, resources which includes building materials for infrastructure such as habitats, radiation shielding, roads, and rocket launch and landing pads. NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate is leveraging its portfolio of programs and industry opportunities to develop in-situ, resource capabilities […]
Meet Four NASA Inventors Improving Life on Earth and Beyond
When most people think of NASA, they picture rockets, astronauts, and the Moon. But behind the scenes, a group of inventors is quietly rewriting the rules of what’s possible — on Earth, in orbit, and beyond. Their groundbreaking inventions eventually become technology available for industry, helping to shape new products and services that improve life […]
Key Portion of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Clears Thermal Vacuum Test
One half of NASA’s nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just passed a lengthy test to ensure it will function properly in the space environment. This milestone keeps Roman well on track for its target launch by May 2027, with the team aiming for as early as fall 2026. “This milestone tees us up […]
Key Portion of NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Clears Thermal Vacuum Test
One half of NASA’s nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just passed a lengthy test to ensure it will function properly in the space environment. This milestone keeps Roman well on track for its target launch by May 2027, with the team aiming for as early as fall 2026. “This milestone tees us up […]