Environmental
Navigating Britain’s water quality challenges
The UK is full of beautiful breath-taking landscapes that are home to crisp, refreshing natural bathing waters. For hundreds of years they have been a
Digital
Driving the energy transition, from your garage
Electric vehicles offer more than just eco-friendly transportation; they hold the enticing prospect of putting extra cash in the pockets of their drivers. At a
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Net zero national security
Climate change will increase the risks of conflict, and will reshape the environments in which military action takes place. At the same time, militaries are
Build
Putting clean concrete on trial
Concrete manufacturers and users have been working on new carbon-reducing recipes for the building material. One day, these may allow for fully carbon-free concrete. But
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Saudi Arabia: preserving the past, building the future
Saudi Arabia has set out on a journey. This historic land is today home to a young country: a quarter of the population are under
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The Evolution of Virtual Reality: Transforming engineering and beyond
Over the last five years, the VR market has witnessed remarkable growth, with over 51 million headsets sold globally, generating a staggering $9 billion in
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Resilience funding: Closing the triple gap
As climate change takes effect, engineers and politicians have focussed on reducing long term impacts through decarbonisation. But its equally important to address the harms
Long reads
Fuelling lunar colonies
Humanity is on the verge of a giant leap: establishing the first long-term settlements in space. The first will almost certainly be on the moon.
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AI, eDNA, and wind farm biodiversity
We will need a vast expansion in offshore wind to meet Net Zero aims. By 2050, around 630GW of turbines will have been installed, compared
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Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain
From early 2024, developers of all projects in England will need to deliver a 10% net gain in biodiversity on their sites. Guidance on the
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Paving the way for women in construction
London’s iconic bridges stand as a testament to the city’s rich history and architectural prowess. Among them, Waterloo Bridge holds a unique story, once known
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Building resilience
How can societies prepare for extreme risks? That has been the question that Peter Power, vice chairman of the Resilience Association, has spent his career
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Rebuilding the Dawlish Seawall: A Tale of Innovation and Resilience
In the small southwest town of Dawlish, a fateful morning brought unprecedented chaos to the lives of commuters. The picturesque seaside railway that connected them
Environmental
The road to carbon free minerals processing
In many sectors, the road map to net zero is clear: replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, and carry on as before. But what do
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The end of diesel generators?
On construction sites around the world, diesel generators are used to provide short bursts of power to heavy equipment. To get to zero emissions, these
Environmental
The carbon-negative materials revolution
In a world grappling with the urgent need to address climate change, a seemingly relentless addiction to oil remains a significant roadblock. Fossil fuels, particularly
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Gaming tools and engineering
Gaming engines have been developed to support one of the world’s biggest entertainment sectors. But, as tools to create real time simulations, they can also
Digital
The microchip revolution
In a world immersed in technology, the significance of microchips cannot be overstated. These tiny marvels, composed of billions of electronic components, are the driving
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Electric flight takes off
In the heart of British Columbia, Canada, the unmistakable sound of a de Havilland Beaver fills the air. This iconic aircraft, a single-pilot, seven-passenger piston
Digital
Using technology to safeguard power networks
As the planet warms, the frequency and size of forest fires is growing. This year by the end of July in Canada there were already
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Nuclear power connections
A major project, like building the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant, can take decades to plan. Gaining approval requires planning not just for the
EPISODES
#272 Designing Dinorwig: Inside Electric Mountain
In late 1973 the UK’s Central Electricity Generating Board gained parliamentary approval to build the largest and most
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