Wanted: a maps app that works inside a building Such an innovation could hugely improve the provision of emergency medical and fire services in public buildings Engineering • 19 Jan
The secrets of the footpaths you walk every day Tactile paving allows vulnerable and mobility-impaired people to read the streets and navigate with comfort and confidence Engineering • 25 Oct 22
Can you make plastic from chicken and turkey feathers? Low cost and eco-friendly feathers could replace the plastic used in everything from horticultural products to food packaging Engineering • 16 Dec 21
How ground subsidence affects the safety of buildings There are many factors which can lead to ground subsidence depending on whether it's a rural or urban area Engineering • 07 Jul 21
How to design products to make people feel happier Kansei engineering aims to link a consumer's emotional responses to the features of a product or service Science Week 2020 • 09 Nov 20
The science behind the running shoes which help you go faster Can innovations in footwear design really make such a big difference to your Parkrun, 10k or marathon time? Running • 03 Feb 20
The ethics of engineering The values embedded in a product's design are just as important as engineering artefacts and technological developments Engineering • 02 Dec 19
I'm still standing: 130 years of the Eiffel Tower The fact that the iconic Parisian landmark still exists is amazing when you consider that it was only meant to last 20 years Eiffel Tower • 14 May 19
Let it flow: how flowing water can appear to be completely frozen Here's the engineering behind that recent viral video and optical illusion Engineering • 13 Feb 19
How much of a threat are 3D printed guns? 3D printing is revolutionising how things are made, but should we be worried about how it could be used to manufacture firearms? 3D guns • 08 Aug 18
How to build the perfect beach Beach engineers with bulldozers may be the unsung heroes of your summer holiday Beaches • 02 Jul 18
Could my lunch heat your home? Report: new research is looking at how biogas can be produced to heat our homes from such biodegradable waste or material as maize, seaweed, fruit … Engineering • 27 Feb 18
Can mentoring help to create more female engineers? Opinion: a new mentoring programme aims to provide support to female engineering students and show them how others have pursued a career path in the … Mentoring • 14 Dec 17
Women in engineering: an alternative viewpoint Opinion: why do we lend weight and credibility to the notion that women need help to succeed in engineering while male students are expected to … Work & careers • 22 Nov 17
