Harnessing the Power of Soil: Bath University Scientists Create Green Energy
What if we could generate electricity from the very ground beneath our feet? Thanks to researchers at the University of Bath, we may be able to do just that. Using a low-cost, sustainable technology called soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs), these scientists are tapping into the power of...
Wales Cancels Major Road Building Projects Over Environmental Concerns
In a bold move to address climate change, the Welsh government has made the decision to abandon all major road-building projects and instead prioritize the development of infrastructure initiatives that encourage a shift towards public transport, walking, and cycling. This new focus is aimed at reducing carbon emissions...
Solar Team Awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Excellence
The winners of the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering have been announced This year's Prize for Engineering has been awarded to a group of scientists who developed a new type of solar technology called Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC). The 10th-anniversary award marks a significant milestone,...
Exploring the Breakthrough Technology Behind NASA’s X-57 Electric Plane: A Step Forward in Emissions-Free Aviation for Engineers
The experimental airplane X-57, developed by Nasa, is due to fly for the first time this year. It has an impressive 14 propellers along its wings and is powered entirely by electricity. This sounds great considering we have to get off fossil fuels yet our demand for aviation...
Germany’s 2035 Goal: 100% Renewable Energy
Germany is making a bold move towards a sustainable future by setting an ambitious goal to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035, positioning itself as a leader in the global transition towards sustainable energy sources in the engineering sector. The country plans to increase the use of wind...
Cornwall space launch: why the environmental cost of rocket launches is large even when they fail
A recent UK mission to launch satellites into space from Spaceport Cornwall in the west of England failed to deliver the satellites to orbit. But the rocket, LauncherOne, succeeded in releasing hazardous pollutants to the middle and upper layers of the atmosphere where many will remain for years....