Environmental
#198 Collaboration: The Net Zero Trilogy
Getting to net zero emissions requires a paradigm shift in the way that we think and in the way that we do business says Dr
Digital
#197 On the Cutting Edge of Aviation
In 1992 rolls Royce helped to fund a new technology centre at the University of Birmingham which began a long relationship between the manufacturer and
Environmental
#196 Back to the Future of Fusion
The US National Ignition Facility recently announced that it had achieved a milestone in the development of fusion technology, producing more energy from a fusion
Make
#195 The Journey of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Every December in London a magnificent Christmas tree is unveiled in Trafalgar Square. It is an annual gift from the people of Norway to the
Environmental
#194 Nuclear Power Connections
The UK government recently confirmed its support for Sizewell C. Getting to this point, and planning how thousands of construction crew and millions of tonnes
Environmental
#193 Carbon Crunch (Part 2): Resilience in a Changing World
This year saw infrastructure resilience included in the Carbon Crunch programme for the first time. It is recognition that our infrastructure is being exposed to
Environmental
#193 Carbon Crunch (Part 1): The Decarbonisation Debate
It has been nearly 10 years since the world first recorded atmospheric carbon above 400 parts per million. That year, 2013, also marked the first
Environmental
#192 Drilling Deep for Geothermal
The deepest hole ever drilled drives 12.2km down below the border of Russia and Finland. The Kola Superdeep Borehole was an experiment to penetrate as
Digital
#191 A Deep Dive Into the Past
In 1985 diver Henri Cosquer discovered a submerged cave entrance in the Mediterranean near Marseilles. Exploring over the next six years he discovered a chamber
Build
#190 Regional Re-balancing
For 200 years, towns and cities across the British regions developed specialised roles in the economy of empire. Mining towns and ports, potteries and steelmakers
Environmental
#189 Life Cycle Analysis of Construction Materials
How do we assess the environmental impact of construction materials? Some materials may enjoy a reputation as natural and sustainable. Timber, quite literally, grows on
Digital
#188 Data Analysis for Climate Resilience
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that over the past 20 years, 1.2 million people have been killed by more than 7,000 disasters. It