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Archive of: 2021
Challenges facing moving to a Cleaner Power System in the US
20 May 2021
The US have set an ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 - what are the challenges in achieving that goal?
Ian Ramsay 1932 - 2021
20 May 2021
We regret to announce the passing of Ian Ramsay, an obituary for Ian is included in our latest bulletin
Electrolyte formulations point to next-gen batteries
20 May 2021
The stability and performance of lithium-oxygen batteries look set to be vastly improved with a tailored electrolyte that could herald the next generation of rechargeable batteries.
AFRC and MAPAL drive tooling manufacture into the future
19 May 2021
The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Group, has welcomed global tooling manufacturer MAPAL as a Tier Two Member.
HES - Further reopening dates announced for historic sites across the country
18 May 2021
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced reopening dates for further sites throughout the country after more than 70% of its ticketed and free to access attractions opened again last month, including Edinburgh Castle and Fort George.
IET turns 150!
17 May 2021
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) celebrates its 150th anniversary today.
London City becomes first major airport to be fully remote controlled
17 May 2021
A digital control tower has been built at London City Airport, allowing flights to be fully guided to take-off and landing by remote controllers.
Voltaglue device developed to seal blood vessels
14 May 2021
Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed a device that uses an electrically-activated ‘Voltaglue’ patch and catheter to seal broken blood vessels.
Babcock awards Type 31 frigate CCTV contract to award-winning firm
13 May 2021
Defence giant that operates Plymouth's Devonport Dockyard chooses Scotland's Imenco UK as key partner
Historic moment as HS2 launches first giant tunnelling machine
13 May 2021
HS2 Ltd has announced the launch of the enormous 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) ‘Florence’ from HS2’s South Portal site next to the M25 in Buckinghamshire, the the first of ten giant tunnelling machines that will dig 64 miles of tunnels between London and the West Midlands.
