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Plastic Pollution: Engineering Solutions
Probably nothing sets our teeth on edge more than witnessing the disastrous results of plastic waste pollution.
Our Daily Bread: the role of engineering in food security
While food conjures up images of chefs, restaurants and supermarkets for most people, we rarely think of engineers. Yet the role of engineering in food security worldwide is crucial, addressing challenges across the entire food system, from production and processing to distribution and consumption.
The Fracking Debate: the make or break of energy 

It may surprise some people, but fracking has been part of the energy sector for several decades. Granted, it has taken a more high-profile role since the early 2000’s, and without a doubt, has dramatically changed energy landscapes. The alternative term for fracking is hydraulic fracturing, a techn...

Tiny Cameras: brilliant little eyes in the medical world

It could be said that being able to ‘see’ into the intricate workings of the human body would be every medical practitioner’s dream. But what was once a dream is now available, transforming treatments throughout the medical world. Tiny cameras, often referred to as micro-cameras, have made remarkabl...

Engineering in the World of Drones 

The evolution of drones from military tools to commercial and consumer devices, has been rapid and transformative, making significant contribution in a range of areas as diverse as warfare to pizza delivery. This growth is not only driven by technological advances but also deeply rooted in engineeri...

The Green House: engineering a sustainable lifestyle

Today it is more important than ever – not to mention more fashionable by far – to design your home with every new technique to reduce every possible detrimental environmental impact. We desire to live differently, as lightly as we can, yet without reducing comfort and convenience.

 

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The role of Engineering in the Communication industry 
Today communications is a pivotal industry, encompassing a range of developments and innovation in the way we exchange information that keeps our modern world connected and vibrant. The design, development, and maintenance of the relevant technologies is vast, including telecommunications, broadcast...
Data Engineers: what do they do?

Not all engineering is construction, metal and mining. In today's data-driven world, data engineers play a vital role in enabling organisations to harness the power of information, ensuring it is collected, processed, and stored efficiently – thus providing a solid foundation for data analytics, mac...

The role of Engineering in the fight against pollution

There’s no arguing that pollution is everywhere in the modern world. A considerable amount is caused by simple disregard for the environment, but on the other hand producing products to meet the demands of an ever-expanding population, creates problems that are not easing with time.

 

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Printing Products: the fast, fabulous high-tech of 3D printing

What an amazing world we are creating by developing new products through the technical ingenuity of 3D printing; it is transforming so much of the manufacturing process by facilitating speed, accuracy and waste reduction. Whilst there is expense involved in designing the new equipment that is requir...

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