New Nuclear Fusion Energy Record, Bringing Carbon-Free Future Closer
Scientists at the Joint European Torus (JET) experimental fusion facility in the UK have announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy. In the project's final experiments before decommissioning, the team set a new world record for sustained atomic fusion power output, achieving 59 megajoules of fuel over 5 seconds....
GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 SMR Design Selected for UK Government Funding to Drive Net Zero Nuclear Ambitions
The UK government has set an ambitious target to expand nuclear power generation capacity from 6.9GW to 24GW by 2050. This is part of a broader strategy to improve energy security while meeting net zero emissions goals. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are expected to play a vital role...
Avocado Robot’s Bio-Inspired Design Opens Up Rainforest Canopy Exploration
Rainforest canopies remain one of the most difficult-to-access habitats for researchers, limiting understanding of these rich but fragile ecosystems. Now, a team of Swiss engineers has developed a creative solution for gathering hard-to-reach environmental data - an innovative robot named Avocado. Inspired by the abseiling talents of...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers at The Big Bang Fair 2024
The Big Bang Fair, the UK's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for young people, is returning to Birmingham this summer. Organised by EngineeringUK, the event aims to showcase the wide range of careers available across STEM. From Wednesday, 19 to Friday, June 21st 2024,...
German Rocket Startup to Launch Monthly from UK’s Northernmost Spaceport
A German rocket startup is gearing up for the summer when it will attempt the first-ever satellite launch into orbit from the UK. Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is one of several firms with eyes on the night sky that plan to use the recently opened SaxaVord spaceport on...
Ingenuity’s Groundbreaking Mission Comes to a Close After Final Flight on Mars
NASA's revolutionary Mars helicopter Ingenuity has made history yet again, achieving one final flight on January 18th before sustaining damage that ended its operations for the last time. Originally intended as a short-term tech demo, the 1.8 kg rotorcraft exceeded expectations by logging over 70 flights during...
NASA’s Interstellar Dust Catcher Set to Unlock Origins of Solar System
Interstellar dust drifting through our galaxy holds profound secrets about our solar system's initial building blocks and evolution. To capture and analyze these microscopic messengers from deep space, NASA has developed a specialized dust detector for its upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission called the Interstellar...
Engineers Rank Among Britain’s Most Trusted Professions in Ipsos Poll
Engineers have once again placed among the most trusted professions in Great Britain, coming in 4th in the 2023 Ipsos Veracity Index poll behind only nurses, airline pilots and librarians. The long-running annual survey on public trust found that 85% of Brits believe engineers are truthful and on...
Aqualunar Challenge – New £1.2 Million Challenge To Enable Deep Space Exploration
The hunt to sustain human presence on the Moon just kicked into high gear with the launch of the Aqualunar Challenge, a joint £1.2 million prize competition established by the UK and Canadian space agencies. Tasking engineers worldwide to craft solutions for converting lunar ice into potable water,...
