Major Upgrade of LHC Completed: Civil Engineering Work Completed Successfully
It's a big week for science and technology. CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, has announced the completion of the civil-engineering work for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC), an exciting upgrade to its flagship collider, the LHC. The latest upgrade promises to take the LHC's capabilities...
The Engineering behind how Scientists are steering lightning with lasers
Lightning may look beautiful but every year it kills thousands of people, does huge amounts of damage to buildings and infrastructure, and causes power outages. The only protection we have is lightning rods, which were invented 300 years ago and only protect a small area. The cost of...
Heatwave – What science says about the best ways to cool down
What science says about the best ways to cool down We spend most of the year complaining that Britain is too cold and wet but gripe with just as much enthusiasm about the heat. Although moaning about the weather is satisfying, it’s better to take action and cool yourself...
Large Hadron Collider reboot – the hunt for a fifth force of nature
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) restarted today after a three year program of upgrades. The new run of high energy experiments are set to scrutinise findings from the last few years which might hint at another blockbuster discovery. The team at the CERNs Large Hadron Collider (LHC) want...
British Science Festival Open Call – Award Lectureships
The British Science Festival - Europe’s longest standing science Festival - travels across the UK each year to celebrate the people, stories and ideas at the heart of science. Every year the Award Lectureships provide development opportunities for Early Career Researchers who are passionate about engaging the...
Material Engineering – new stronger concrete which produces less carbon dioxide developed
Pre-Stressed Concrete promises Eco-Friendly Lightweight Construction in future When thinking of the on-going climate crisis you probably don't immediately think about concrete? However concrete has a huge carbon footprint globally. Each year billions of tons of the world’s most commonly used construction material are produced, requiring huge amounts...