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A-level results 2016: Increases in number of girls in STEM subjects
Girls entering the core STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - at A-level have increased again this year.
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Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: The Olympic Velodrome
Unlike custom built venues, the Olympic Velodrome was originally intended as a re-use of the legacy velodrome from the Pan American Games.
Careers Civil, Structural
Aerospace, Defence & Marine
#cubesat 50 mini-satellites set to study thermosphere
We know very little about our atmosphere’s outermost layer, but that is about to change as Engineers are working towards launching 50 mini-satellites to study it.
Careers Aerospace, Mechanical
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Handball arena by AND Architects
UK based Architects AndArchitects, who created six temporary buildings for the last games in London, are behind the 25,000m² Handball arena used during this years Games.
Careers Civil, Structural
Manufacturing
Are UK small and medium-sized manufacturers losing their creative spark?
According to Exact's annual SME Barometer Research, small and medium-sized UK manufacturing businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to design new products for their customers.
Careers Manufacturing, Automation
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Tennis Centre by GMP
Purpose-built for the Games, the Olympic Tennis Centre features 16 courts. Unlike other 'nomadic' building which will be repurposed or remove, the…
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Tolerance in Olympic Swimming results in more ties
While a three-way tie may seem statistically improbable for any sport, in swimming it is simply down to the way swimming is…
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Arenas Cariocas by Wilkinson Eyre
WilkinsonEyre’s cascading three-in-one Arenas Cariocas is the largest venue within Rio's Olympic Park. It will host various Olympic and Paralympic sports before…
Careers Civil, Structural
Electronics & Communications
The Large Hadron Collider is back online, but tantalising hints of a new particle prove unfounded.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest science experiment. Since it came online eight years ago it has changed our understanding of particle physics.
Careers Electronic, Electrical
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Virtual Reality & Robotics Help Paralyzed Patients Learn to Walk Again
Long-term paraplegics, fully paralysed from the waist down, have experienced a partial recovery after training with virtual reality (VR) and robotic technologies.
Careers Electronic, Electrical
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: AECOM’s Olympic Park Masterplan
The Olympic Park forms the centrepiece of the Rio's Games. The Masterplan for the park was developed over six years by American multinational engineering firm AECOM and incorporates venues built for the Pan American Games in 2007.
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
Norway Pioneers First Floating Underwater Tunnels
Norway is known for its beautiful tall mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords. The problem is that the 1,190 fjords that run along the countries west side have always made it very difficult to travel around.
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio — Infographic
The New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Online Master in Civil Engineering degree program has put together a series of infographics to celebrate the Engineering of this year's games
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: The Olympic Aquatics Stadiums Green Credentials
While the Olympics diving pool made headlines today as it turned mysteriously green overnight the Olympic Aquatics Stadium next door already had…
Careers Civil, Structural
Opportunities
Exploring the challenges of the UK engineering skills gap
Dr Catherine Hobbs, Head of Department for Engineering Design and Mathematics at the University of West England (UWE) has explored the challenges of the UK engineering skills gap for The Engineer.
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Modelling the Rio Olympics Canoe Slalom
While the world gets ready for white-knuckle drama on the whitewater rapids we take a look at how real-world modelling was utilised to create the Canoe Slalom course in Rio.
Careers Civil, Structural
Construction & Infrastructure
#EngineeringTheOlympics: Rio’s Olympic Infrastructure
On August 5, 2016, all eyes were on the Maracanã Stadium in Rio for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. After years of planning, the games are now underway.
Careers Civil, Structural
Electronics & Communications
‘Mayhem’ reigns in Cyber Grand Challenge
This year's Las Vegas Def Con Conference has seen a program called Mayhem provisionally win the "Cyber Grand Challenge".
Careers Electronic, Electrical
Automotive & Transport
8 Reasons China’s New Traffic-Straddling Bus Is So Fascinating
Engineers in Qinhuangdao City have finally completed a moving full-scale mock-up of China's large straddling bus idea, which will allow cars to drive underneath it.
Careers Mechanical, Electrical
Manufacturing
Hyperloop: Manufacturing plant opens
Hyperloop One has opened its first manufacturing plant, taking a step forward in its goal of helping to shape the future of transportation
Careers Manufacturing, Automation
Energy & Environment
MIT device identifies power-hungry home appliances
Engineers at MIT have created a new device that can identify appliances in your home which are using too much power.
Careers Electrical, Chemical