Why I became an engineer: Elaine Clarke of Jacobs tells her storyJune 13, 2019
Exploring the effects of moisture and drying on cementJune 13, 2019
Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure
Wind in his sails: Michael Bloomberg unveils climate initiative ‘Beyond Carbon’June 13, 2019
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, former mayor of New York and Johns Hopkins engineering graduate announces in his MIT commencement address that climate crisis 'is unlike any other ever faced by humankind'
Not by the book: How an Irish startup is transforming STEM learning in the classroomJune 13, 2019
It is widely accepted that getting children interested in STEM subjects from an early age should be encouraged as it provides a gateway for future interest in later years, and CleverBooks, is doing this by integrating modern technology into the teaching of these subjects, writes Ken Mitchell
Most detailed X-ray image of batteries yet to reveal why they still aren’t good enoughJune 13, 2019
Protecting our energy infrastructure from cyber attackJune 13, 2019
Researchers use a new, holistic methodology to address cyber vulnerabilities in today’s energy systems
How your firm could net a 37.5% saving via the R&D tax creditJune 13, 2019
A common misconception is that only multinationals benefit from the R&D tax credit but, in reality, many Irish SMEs are engaged in the development of new and improved products, manufacturing processes, tools, machinery or tech which could be eligible for the credit and which could cut R&D costs by more than a third, writes Bernard Doherty
Autonomous boats can target and latch onto each otherJune 13, 2019
Fleet of robotic boats, or 'roboats', could collect rubbish or self-assemble into floating structures in Amsterdam’s many canals
A 3D printer powered by machine vision and artificial intelligenceJune 13, 2019
Wearable cooling and heating patch could serve as personal thermostat and save energyJune 13, 2019
New method for engineering metabolic pathwaysJune 13, 2019
Two approaches provide a faster way to create enzymes and analyse their reactions, leading to the design of more complex molecules
Chip design drastically reduces energy needed to compute with lightJune 13, 2019
Simulations suggest photonic chip could run optical neural networks 10 million times more efficiently than its electrical counterparts
