Interviews about Engineering

Spider silk has inspired scientists to make transparent film from peas that could replace single use plastics

Combining the super sticky properties of mussels and barnacles has produced a powerful underwater glue

Willow's had a good innings, but is bamboo about to be a hit?

Materials scientist Anna Ploszajski has a new book - and it's pretty hands-on...

What does the future look like for home heating?

Bacteria that can turn mine waste into copper metal might be the answer to a looming copper crisis...

A new technique has been developed that allows glass to be shaped via injection moulding

How should hospitals of the future be ventilated?

Do we need nuclear power? We look at both sides of the argument...

A snapshot of how much power is used in the UK, and where it comes from.

Engineers have developed a new EV battery that - they say - is cheap and can recharge in 10 mins...

It's been a hard year for us all, but video games have the potential to make it easier.

How do make music in a truly giant video game?

Multi-path interference makes GPS less accurate. How might you fix it?

Romain Grosjean walked away from a high speed crash

Virtual reality can give us a new perspective on biology

How much of a difference will banning some single use plastics make?

Making the humble red brick a power source

Time for some extra credit 'material' from the Chemistry & Materials round...

Our three listeners get ready to tackle the quiz - plus Adam has some facts lined up...

The largest ever all-electric aeroplane has recently been on its maiden voyage...

Scientists have developed a material that stops fungi from growing on surfaces...

What could public transport in the "new normal" look like?

Should we really be handing public money to an industry that’s one of the major causes of climate change?