13th December 2007
Plain speaking the Dstl way
One of Britain’s best loved comedians Lenny Henry has praised the staff magazine of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) after presenting it with a top prize at the Plain English Campaign Awards.
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27th November 2007
Scientists unlock the healing power of maggots
The therapeutic benefits of maggots have been exploited since the Napoleonic Wars, when live maggots were placed on soldiers’ wounds to clean up dead tissue and speed up healing.
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20th September 2007
Evil spirits are warned off by the bough of a tree
Recent visitors to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
(Dstl) at Porton Down can not fail to notice the progress that
has been made to its new headquarters office and laboratory complex.
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30th August 2007
From developing
flares to confuse missiles to combating chemical attacks ... It’s
all in a day’s work for today’s defence scientists
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has today
released its 2006/2007 Annual Report and Accounts. The report
highlights the importance of its scientists work to the UK Armed
Forces and to national security.
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20th August 2007
‘TOP GUN’ Acoustic Course Opens Doors For The First Time -
The home of the United Kingdom’s elite Advanced Course for sonar operators has opened its doors for the first time to visitors. The “A” Course has been described as the ‘Top Gun’ of the sonar world.
Follow this link to view the Media Day presentation
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16th August 2007
Heading
up Defence Science - New Chief Executive appointed
at Dstl
Dr Frances Saunders has been selected as the new Chief Executive
for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). She
will be accountable to the Minister for Defence Equipment and
Support, who acts as the Owner of Dstl.
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10th August 2007
New Interlab
Forum Website
A new website, www.interlabforum.co.uk, has been launched to provide information about the activities of and collaboration between six government scientific organisations.
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14th July 2007
Southampton
University Wins
Southampton University has won the 2007 Student Autonomous Underwater
Challenge Europe (SAUC-E). The Soton Southampton AUV displayed
good hydrodynamics, propulsion and battery backup to successfully
complete a series of underwater tasks* without human interference.
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9th July 2007
Local Children Experience Hands On Science & Technology
The doors at Fort Halstead were opened to the staff's children
today as part of 'Bring Your Child to Work' day.
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29th June 2007
European
Autonomous Vehicle Challenge: Press Day
The finishing touches to a number of highly sophisticated underwater
vehicles are underway for the 2007 Student Autonomous Underwater
Challenge Europe(SAUC-E). The event, which is unique to the UK,
will challenge university teams from all over Europe to design
and build the ultimate Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
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9th May 2007
Coalition
Warrior Interoperability Demonstration: Press Invitation
CWID is a unique event that brings the MOD and industry together.
It demonstrates ground breaking technological solutions that could
fill MOD capability gaps, whilst reducing risk in current procurement
projects and supporting innovation. |
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8th May 2007
International
Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference: Press Invitation
UK Defence scientists will host the 2007 international Chemical
Weapons Demilitarisation Conference in Belgium between the 14th
and 18th May. |
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27th March 2007
Defence
scientists destroy all chemical weapons found to date
Defence scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
(Dstl) at Porton Down were today recognised by Armed Forces Minister
Adam Ingram for the part they have played in ridding the UK of
its old chemical weapons. |
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15th March 2007
Defence
technology battles MRSA
Technology developed by the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory
(Dstl) will now be made more widely available to help in the battle
against diseases, such as MRSA. |
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