Non-exploding lithium-ion batteries developed
A team of scientists from Stanford University in the US have announced a new design for a lithium-ion battery, believed by them to be less likely to explode. Due to their chemistry, common lithium-ion batteries are liable to explode when overheated, overcharged or receive punctures. The researchers hope...
Outrage in America as Muslim boy falsely arrested for making clock and bringing it into school
14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested in Texas at school and was facing charges of making a hoax bomb after his teachers thought his homemade clock looked like an explosive device. Mohamed gained much support on social media, as many suggested he should be praised for his engineering...
IChemE appoints former Shell executive as new President
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has appointed Dr Andrew Jamieson OBE as its 75th president. Jamieson, who worked for Royal Dutch Shell for 35 years and who was awarded an OBE for “services to British business and sustainable development in Nigeria” in 2006, has pledged to strengthen...