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Lockdown life: Top tips for creating workspaces at home that boost productivity and creativity

For some of us, it has almost been a month since we packed up our desks and set up shop at home as a result of the global health pandemic.

Rapid manufacture of hospital ventilators could cost lives if not properly designed, according to new guidelines

Experts have warned that the rapid manufacture of ventilators by companies with no prior medical technology experience could be harmful to patients.

Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to reshape how we travel

The transport sector has been impacted as much as any by the coronavirus. This isn’t a normal period of disruption, which is usually caused by failures in supply such as road accidents or industrial action. In this case it is the lack of demand that is the problem.

More caffeine is not the answer for tired lorry drivers – new study shows too much coffee could have negative effects

Lorry drivers who consumed large amounts of coffee and energy drinks reported having crashed more compared to those only drank small quantities of caffeine, according to new research.
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Are self-driving cars safe? Expert on how we will drive in the future

Cars are changing – fast. But are innovations such as autonomous and flying cars a bright new dawn, or just a wild pipe dream? And if they become the future’s way of getting from A to B, can we trust them to take us there safely? Here are five key questions answered by Loughborough University's Professor Andrew Morris, an expert in Human Factors in Transport Safety.
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Video Q&A: We asked an expert panel your questions on the future of transport

What will our cars look like if they become fully autonomous? What’s the likelihood of vehicle-to-grid being successful? Will flying cars be safe? Or will they present new dangers?
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Academics to help design electric vehicle specific to the Indian market in a bid to improve the country’s uptake of clean transport tech

Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to help with the design and development of a four-wheeled electric vehicle for research, teaching and outreach in India.

Loughborough’s lifesaving road safety research given royal recognition at the Savoy

Loughborough academics were at The Savoy hotel in London to meet HRH Prince Michael of Kent and collect awards for their pioneering research into road safety.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Easy solutions to help reduce plastic and packaging pollution

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have seen headlines here, there and everywhere warning of the dangers of plastic pollution.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Combine ethics with aesthetics by joining the circular fashion movement

It’s that time of year again where we have social occasions coming out of our ears.
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SUSTAINABLE HOME: Experts share top tips for being more environmentally friendly this Christmas in new video series

FIVE Loughborough experts are sharing their tips and tricks for making your home more sustainable this Christmas as part of a new video series.
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Virgin Media owner announces plans for 1,200 on-street electric vehicle chargers – and Loughborough research will determine where they go

Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media, has unveiled plans to help revolutionise on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging – and Loughborough academics will play a crucial role in making the vision a reality.
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Experts examine how technology is being used to improve food manufacturing and outline the next steps for the industry

From using satellites to track asparagus crops, to measuring the lean meat percentage of pork using a high-tech camera, companies across the food manufacturing supply chain are embracing emerging technologies in new and interesting ways.

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How hypothetical designs can help us think through our conversations about euthanasia

Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort revealed two years ago that in 2008, she had been approved to receive euthanasia.

Techno-fix futures will only accelerate climate chaos – don’t believe the hype

Thanks to the efforts of climate activists, the climate and ecological emergency has never been more prominent.
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World-leading scheme defined by Loughborough academics is launched in a bid to revolutionise lorry safety

A world-leading scheme to remove the most dangerous Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from London’s streets has been launched today – and it was defined and developed by Loughborough researchers.
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Academics part of £39m Ford project that looks to bring the next generation of electrified vehicles to the market faster

Loughborough University is working on a collaborative industry research project to develop digital engineering tools that will help bring the next generation of electrified commercial vehicles to the market much faster.
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Future Transport Campaign: University launches new drive to promote game-changing research and innovations

Loughborough University is celebrating the academics and projects that look to revolutionise vehicles and the way we travel as part of a two-month initiative focussed on the future of transport.