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The Biofuel Revolution: What Plant-Based Propulsion Means for Novel Aircraft Design
In this informative article, Vaibhav Rau discusses the necessity of the aviation sector moving towards biofuels in order to reduce carbon emissions. Biofuels are an easy and sustainable method that has great potential within this industry.
The Role Of Emerging Technologies In Ocean Conservation
In the battle for our oceans, technology stands as a powerful ally. Drones tirelessly combat plastic pollution, biomimetic robots safeguard fragile deep-sea ecosystems, and AI systems protect magnificent whales. These innovations are the keys to unlocking a brighter future for our oceans, offering hope and solutions where they're needed most.
In Conversation with Dr Amit Pujari
Dr. Amit Pujari is a biomedical engineer who researches medical device development and neurophysiology. A Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Pujari was recently announced as a recipient of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship. He shares his work and advice for aspiring engineers...
Optimising the Depolymerisation of PET Fleece Microplastics Through Microwave Irradiation
Millions of tonnes of plastics are estimated to enter the ocean each year, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most used plastics. Although PET recycling is common, Rya Adronov presents how optimising this process could ultimately reduce the excessive amount of PET microfibres polluting our oceans in the future.
Can Quantum Mechanics Help Beat Climate Change?
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our times, but the slow political progress of climate action has put an increasing focus on technological solutions to combat climate change. Sahaana Vijay explains why we should try to tackle climate change quantum mechanically, and how quantum computing could provide a solution.
Did Tardigrades Meet the Quantum World? Or Was it Just a (Micro) Hoax?
In a nuanced exploration of quantum entanglement, Izzy Johnson and Yordanose Tefferi delve into the world of tardigrades - resilient microorganisms known for their ability to endure harsh environments. This article critically examines recent claims regarding tardigrades' entanglement with qubits, offering a balanced perspective on the scientific community's response and the need for further research and peer review.
Harnessing Domestic Technology and Innovations
Innovation and advancement in technology cannot be achieved without an enabling environment to support the process. Onukelobi Chibueze Godwin gives his perspective on investments in infrastructure and why they are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
In Conversation with Nishigandha Kelkar
Working as the integration lead for displays on Boeing aircrafts, Nishigandha (Nishi) Kelkar is an aerospace engineer currently working at Collins Aerospace. Alongside being part of the team digitising the cockpit systems of a Boeing 777x, she is also the founder of the startup Project LaunchPad. In an insightful interview, our Volunteer Team spoke with Nishi about her work and achievements.
Delivery Drones: The Future of Shopping
There is much speculation around the use of drones to transport shopping from sellers to consumers. Vishini Giga explores the potential impacts of their use, and asks whether drones will be the future of shopping.
An Introduction to Monoclonal Antibodies and Their Uses
The way problems are approached in the medical field is changing thanks to new discoveries and technological advancements, with monoclonal antibodies being a key discovery. Kassthury Nageswaralingam introduces their range of uses in diagnosing and treating disease.
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The Role of Radioisotopes in Medical Diagnostic Procedures
Have you ever wondered what nuclear medicine expects to accomplish? Kiran Bashir explores the role of radioisotopes in diagnostic procedures, and the challenges associated with their availability for patients.
Breaking Barriers With Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency bitcoin allows secure and transparent transactions to take place, however, this comes at an environmental cost. With artwork by Esra Almaeeni, Kavya Venkatesan explores the impact of bitcoin on the SDGs and discusses the two sides to this coin.
How Transistors Facilitated the Space-Age and How Far They’re Going to Take Us
Transistors are perhaps the greatest invention of the 20th century enabling the switch from large processing systems to the handheld devices we all now own. But what role did they play in space exploration and how are these small electronic devices going to improve our healthcare? With artwork by Amber Briscoe, Lily Tierney explains.
Hostile Architecture: From Canada to Peru
Have you ever thought about how your town or city is designed? Is it inclusive of everyone, or are the design choices discriminating against the most vulnerable people? Kavina Uthayakumaran and Valeria Cerpa Salas investigate, using their local cities of Toronto (Canada) and Arequipa (Peru) as case studies.
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World Passwordless Day?
Can you easily recall your email account password? Is your password, by any chance, something memorable to you, like the name of a pet, or a colour? Is it a word? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it’s likely that your password is not strong enough. Read on to find out how you can have safer password practices this World Password Day.
Why We Need Creativity in STEM to Achieve the SDGs
In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Kiera McCabe shares her perspectives on why we need creativity in STEM to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights some innovative companies and organisations who are leading the way in using creativity for good.
Bacterial Concrete: A Sustainable Building Material with Advantageous Properties
Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world, but it is not indestructible and has a considerable environmental impact. Katie Molyneux evaluates the potential of bacterial concrete as a more sustainable building material which boasts several advantageous properties.
UAVs: The Future is Now
What is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and what features make these vehicles such useful devices? Kutay Çolak explains, and shares his experience on working on a UAV project.
The Power of AI in a Pandemic
We are in uncertain times. With COVID-19 affecting people all over the world, many are striving to find creative solutions and tools to solve some of the problems this pandemic has presented. Kavya Venkatesan explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to combat this global crisis.
Recent Advances in Quantum Communications and New Safety Protocols for Sharing Data
Quantum. The word translates to ‘the smallest unit of energy’, and the terms containing this word are endless. One trending and evolving concept is Quantum Key Distribution or QKD, so Zainab Khan reports on recent advancements.
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