Today’s liquid and paste formulations, from washing up liquid to shampoo to toothpaste are complex structured fluids or solids which are designed to meet the demanding needs of consumers. It is tempting to regard the formulation or recipe as the main challenge. However, these complex formulations behave very differently in…
With the growth of the ‘Online Quiz’ during lockdown, Chris pitches a short series of stimulating visual quizzes.
When Sir David Attenborough highlighted the extent of plastic pollution, public opinion fundamentally shifted. The concern crossed over to become a mainstream issue. This mind shift caused a significant packaging revolution with plastic being phased out, but has this come at a cost? Are we making more environmentally safe products,…
Ben and Andres discuss the opportunities provided by remote user research techniques.
As we enter the world’s most turbulent period in more than a generation, Martha suggests ways to better predict what the future holds.
Ros and Matt explain this revolutionary approach to replacing heart valves. They summarise the benefits and challenges and share their predictions for the future in the first of a 2 part series.
With potential for face masks to become a new social norm, Ben looks at some of the complexities design needs to answer.
Models are everywhere – anyone who has played a computer game has encountered a model, but in a pandemic, mathematical models are vital for understanding the dynamics of transmission, disease progression, healthcare needs and the overall outcome on the population. Recent real world events have shown that critical decisions are…
The first robot-assisted surgical procedure was performed in 1985. In the 35 years since, the field of surgical robotics has exploded, with both surgeons and patients demanding access to the technology. This boom has brought with it plenty of vocal advocates, and just as many critics, debating the risks and…
Humans are multi-sensory organisms! We navigate the world around us through five senses all working in parallel, deriving not only practical information about our surroundings, but also emotional and social meaning. In milliseconds we unconsciously make decisions that keep us alive, shape our day, define our preferences and ultimately drive…
The 2016 National Health Interview Survey of 17,000 Americans reports that 1 in 5 people suffer chronic pain1. Significant effort and money are being invested by companies ranging from large Pharma to small Tech start-ups to address this “pain epidemic” as evidenced in the clinicaltrials.gov database showing over 2,500 “pain”…
The coronavirus is putting massive demand on test labs globally and the UK, along with many other countries, do not have enough capacity or test kits to keep up with demand. Intensive testing is not being carried out and the number of people with the virus is unknown. It will…