First, it swallowed a car. A few hours later, two terraced buildings. At 9pm on January 20, a crater measuring 4 sq metres appeared in Walmer Street, Manchester. Another …
Sinkholes: when the ground fights back after centuries of exploitation Explore MoreThe year is 1985. Portable CD players like the Sony Discman are the epitome of consumer technology: a battery-operated device that allows you to listen to music anywhere (provided you …
How to train 21st century engineers for tech discoveries Explore MoreIf a private company with around 5,000 employees moved its headquarters overseas a few years ago, it might not have attracted much attention beyond concerns for the local economic impact. …
Dyson’s move may not be about Brexit – but the timing was bound to fan flames Explore MoreWith no sign of our appetite for air travel diminishing, we need to create quieter aircraft that are easier to live with. In fact, while those living near airports …
Whisper it – jet engines are getting quieter Explore More_This article is a part of The Conversation’s series on unique courses. For other articles in this series, read here and here. _ Today’s college students may benefit from …
Want more innovation? Try connecting the dots between engineering and humanities Explore More