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#296 A Safer, Faster, Way to Build Offshore Wind
The North Sea’s natural conditions, with shallow waters and strong winds, make it ideal for wind farms. But, these same factors pose challenges for construction.
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#294 A View of the Future from Coire Glas
On Coire Glas, in the remote Scottish Highlands, geologists and engineers are developing a vision of Scotland’s energy future. SSE Renewables plans the first pumped
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Exploratory work begins on UK’s first major hydropower scheme in 30 years
Exploratory work at Loch Lochy in the Scottish Highlands has begun for what would be the first large-scale hydropower project in the UK in 30
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3D printed concrete staircase built in Scotland
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge being built across the M8 in Glasgow now features 3D printed concrete steps. This is the largest 3D printed
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Scottish start-up developing electric jet engine
Mako Aerospace, a Scottish aerospace start-up, is attempting to build the world’s first all-electric jet engine. Named ‘The Forerunner’ the plane could reduce jet fuel
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A Celtic canal lift
In 140 AD The Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius ordered the construction of a new wall to bisect central Scotland. The Antonine Wall as it became
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Researchers use drones to observe pregnancy status of dolphins
A group of researchers have utilised drones to monitor the pregnancy status of dolphins. According to an article on BBC News, the University of Aberdeen
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#154 Falkirk Wheel: The Design Story
This is the story of a structure so unique that there is nothing like it in the entire world. The Falkirk Wheel in Scotland is
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Massive 1 GW wind turbine for Scotland
Norwegian energy producer Equinor has announced the launch a new design concept for a commercial-scale floating offshore wind turbine which will be 30 times larger
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Electric-Powered Aircraft Takes Flight in Scotland
An electric-powered aircraft has taken a series of test flights in Scotland. According to an article on BBC News, the plane, which has been devised
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Robot Submarines in Loch Ness Test Dives
To prepare for deep sea research expeditions, the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) are testing a number of robot submarines in Scotland’s Loch Ness. Sent into
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Powering and Protecting Scottish Heritage
Author: Bernadette Ballantyne Partner: WSP Along the west coast of Scotland lies a chain of island communities where fishing and farming have been a way