Quantum mechanics has transformed our understanding of reality, but how did we get here? In this episode, we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, marking 100 years since the birth of this grou

Britains biodiversity has been declining sharply over the last 50 years. The country is now one of the most nature-depleted nations in the world. Despite legislation and efforts to stem the tide of w

At a unique hackathon in Manchester, a diverse group of hackers, coders, and gamers gathered to design digital solutions for the nuclear industry, blending innovation, teamwork, and pressure-driven pr

When we search for causes of accidents, we often assume a binary: either mechanical failure, or human error, were to blame, and we must pick between them. But labelling an accident as caused by human

AI is evolving so fast it eludes definition. The potential impact of the field is barely understood, even by those working in it. Move-fast-and-break-things practitioners are deploying AI systems in

How should engineers think about their duty to design safe structures? For IStructEs head of climate action Will Arnold, this duty extends beyond the structure, to the safety of everyone on the plane

Ten years ago, Fugro set out on an ambitious mission: to bring expert staff off of vessels, and into a purpose built remote operations centre, or ROC. The first of these ROCs, in Houston, now allows s

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has a 100 year history of mapping the worlds oceans. John Nyberg, technical director, explains how the organisations role in understanding our ocean

What do engineers build? Often, the answer will be bridges and dams, apartment blocks and factories. But in everything they do, engineers are also helping to build communities. They are contributing t

At the core of engineering and manufacturing, is the transformation of materials. A tree becomes a book. A stone is transformed into a concrete bridge, rocks into steel and glass skyscrapers. Each of