Interviews about Engineering

Incredible engineering feats on the track can translate into efficiency gains in the real world...

Welcome to our Easter special...

Those born in rural regions are better at traveling around new places when compared to their city counterparts

The success of Dune could be down to the imagined scientific principles that underpin this fictional universe

Is nuclear power the answer to our energy crisis?

Lets meet and introduce you to your friendly neighbourhood nuclear reactor.

We take a tour of JET, one of the leading groups in nuclear fusion/

The villainous Dr Octopus used robotic arms to contain nuclear reactions. What technologies are we using?

The materials for containing fusion reactions are in need of a new-clear upgrade.

We test our scientists on their knowledge of all things new through this nifty quiz...

Looking at the future of biodegradable, edible, and living soft robots...

Wind turbines are key for low-carbon future but surprisingly require plastic to perform at their best...

Researchers are turning cellulose into pretty colours and sparkly glitters that are environmentally friendly

Material scientists are giving wood super properties; transparent for windows, and extra hard for knives.

Food chemists have found a mushroom that makes wild strawberry flavour compounds

Nice try big bad wolf. The three little pigs have the power of science on their side now.

Shooting pellets of dry ice to remove sludgy leaves from train tracks

Beyond balloons, helium is vital for modern science and technology - which is why scientists are concerned...

Using a bacteria-inspired hack to optimise rare earth mining

We use a colossal volume of sand every year, but where does it all come from?

After decades of campaigning, leaded petrol has finally been eradicated globally

Wooden flooring capable of converting static charge into electricity. Prepare to be shocked...

From people's homes to workplaces to on the motorway, charging points are being placed all over the country...

Where do we source the materials for electric vehicle batteries, and how can we ensure we have enough?