Alliance of engineering and politics: Naomi Long interviewNovember 4, 2019
As an engineer with an interest in politics, I have occasionally wondered whether governments could be run better if the people trained to solve problems were in charge, asks Ken Mitchell, as he interviews engineer/politician Naomi Long
Irish startup shines a ‘smart light’ on bicycle safetyNovember 4, 2019
It is when cyclists interact with road traffic that danger occurs and an Irish startup is helping to reduce this risk with its Kogii light, which is a feature-rich and innovative device that improves safety by responding and reacting to road and environmental conditions to improve visibility, writes Ken Mitchell
Is it time for Ireland to give nuclear power a chance?November 4, 2019
International efforts to combat climate change have seen many re-examine the role and future of nuclear power, writes Dr Paul Deane
Practising for a voyage to MarsNovember 4, 2019
Barret Schlegelmilch ’18 takes part in simulated NASA mission to the Martian moon Phobos
Aeroplanes could cut emissions by flying on waste cooking oil fuelNovember 4, 2019
Blending biofuels and kerosene to create greener jet fuel has shown promising results in test flights, but more work needs to be done to ensure biofuels burn cleanly and can be produced in a large-scale, low-cost way, says Dr Chong Cheng Tung
Five incredible modern marvels of civil engineeringNovember 4, 2019
Civil engineering tends to be massive in scale by its very nature, but some civil engineering projects are so impressive that they stretch the imagination of what is possible
Engineers develop a new way to remove carbon dioxide from airNovember 4, 2019
The process could work on the gas at any concentrations, from power plant emissions to open air, say MIT researchers
Helping autonomous vehicles see around cornersNovember 4, 2019
By sensing tiny changes in shadows, a new system identifies approaching objects that may cause a collision
What rowing across the Atlantic can teach you about navigating the working worldNovember 4, 2019
Resilience is key in today’s dynamic and challenging world of work, which continuously throws new challenges at us, and working on ways to improve it is therefore very important for success – whether your own, or that of your company, writes Caroline Rook
Biologists build proteins that avoid crosstalk with existing moleculesNovember 4, 2019
Engineered signalling pathways could offer a new way to build synthetic biology circuits
What role can everyday people play in this climate crisis?November 4, 2019
ENERGISE Living Labs investigate through challenging social norms and find solutions for reducing energy usage in households
Students present mechanical engineering projects that have global impactNovember 4, 2019
At the sixth annual Mechanical Engineering Research Exhibition, graduate students and postdocs sharpen their communication and presentation skills
