African University of Science & Technology

16/11/2013

19 year old Boyan Slat has designed the Ocean Cleaup Array which could reduce the world’s oceanic garbage patches by removing 7,2500,000 tonnes from them.

16/11/2013

A bioengineering expert from the Heriot Watt University says 3D-printed human cells could replace animal testing.

16/11/2013

A couple of engineering students from Duke University have discovered a way to charge smartphones using Wi-Fi! http://bit.ly/1d5avvj

31/10/2013

"The simple design is an elegant and practical way of addressing sanitation, health, and education," said Dan Hendrix, chairman and CEO of Interface, Inc. "As Ray would have said, it is so right, so smart. Turning business as usual on its head is something we at Interface not only applaud, but attem...

28/10/2013

Just re-launched, the World Bank eLibrary offers robust tools for the development researcher. Explore the site now, and ask your librarian if your institution subscribes http://elibrary.worldbank.org

28/10/2013

Rice University researchers say that carbyne, an elusive allotrope of carbon, could be twice as strong as carbon nanotubes and three times stiffer than diamonds

By Dario Borghino October 14, 2013 Rice University researchers say that carbyne, an elusive allotrope of carbon, could be twice as strong as carbon nanotubes and three times stiffer than diamonds (Image: Vasilii Artyukhov/Rice University) Researchers at Rice University have used a computer simulatio...

28/10/2013

Using a 3D printer, people can already determine the length, width and depth of an object that they create. Now, however, a fourth dimension can now be incl...

25/10/2013

This awesome Aeromobil flying car just took to the skies for the very first time! http://bit.ly/H1EQMO

25/10/2013

Meet Uche Pedro, the winner of British Council International Young Media Entrepreneur of the year 2013. http://bit.ly/1aJqJmz

24/10/2013

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24/10/2013

Researcher links consists of workshops and travel grants, both with a focus on early career researchers – find out more below. http://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/call-researcher-links-travel-grant-applications

International research collaboration is essential for the global knowledge economy, and it has been shown that internationally mobile researchers tend to be more productive. Furthermore, a shared research interest can help to build trust and relationships between people from very different backgroun...

22/10/2013

Women In Science and Engineering at AUST Program

Summary of a five day program sponsored by the African Development Bank geared toward promoting females in science and engineering at African University of S...