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    Meet the robot scientists running tomorrow’s experiments

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There is no AI shortcut to tech expertise

Mon 18 May 2026
Coding bootcamps offer an alternative route into the tech sector for those unable to go to university. But all graduates need on-the-job training to become the specialists the sector needs – and entry-level opportunities are drying up.
Industrial
Jobs
Skills
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Finite resources could cause a data centre crunch in 2026

Wed 6 May 2026
Plans are under way to hyperscale the data centre resource to embrace the demands of AI. But do we have enough resources – power
Big Data
Communications Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
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Can technology save the world’s coral reefs?

Tue 5 May 2026
The ecological marvels that are coral reefs are under threat from the excesses of climate change. Can technology save them?
Animals
Design and Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Nature
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Battery first, people second: The accessibility cost of EV design

Wed 6 May 2026
The switch to electric vehicles comes with many challenges: one yet to be properly met is accessibility. So is there a design solution for wheelchair users?
Batteries
Manufacturing and the Manufacturing Sector
Electric Vehicles
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Eliminating human error improves data centre uptime

Tue 5 May 2026
Data centres are looking to take overworked IT engineers out of the hot seat and let automation tech do more of the operational grunt work.
Artificial Intelligence
Human Factors
Infrastructure
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Editor's comment: Is AI after your engineering job?

Wed 6 May 2026
AI is the technology of our age and that is reflected in every issue of E+T.
Artificial Intelligence
Design and Manufacturing
Robotics
Education & Skills
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IBM and the US Department of Commerce have announced plans for a US-based quantum chip foundry aimed at scaling quantum computing from laboratory research towards industrial-scale manufacturing. - Credit: IBM

IBM and US government plan US-based $2bn quantum wafer foundry

Fri 22 May 2026
IBM and the US Department of Commerce have announced plans for a US-based quantum chip foundry aimed at scaling quantum computing from laboratory research towards industrial-scale manufacturing.
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A UK tech firm has developed modular micro-refineries to extract and process rare earth elements from industrial waste at source, reducing reliance on China. - Credit: Silex World

Modular micro-refineries to extract rare earths from waste streams at source

Fri 22 May 2026
A UK tech firm has developed modular micro-refineries to extract and process rare earth elements from industrial waste at source, reducing reliance on China.
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US-based Star Catcher Industries has raised $65m to bring the “first space-based energy grid” to orbit with a demonstration mission planned for later in 2026. - Credit: Shutterstock

World’s first power grid in space set to be reality as Star Catcher secures $65m

Fri 22 May 2026
US-based Star Catcher Industries has raised $65m to bring the ‘first space-based energy grid’ to orbit, with a demonstration mission planned for later in 2026.
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First Great British Railways train unveiled prior to nationalisation of largest operator

Thu 21 May 2026
The first Great British Railways branded train has been unveiled in Brighton.
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European aerospace giant Airbus has deployed new supercomputing infrastructure across two sites to help its engineers accelerate the development of future aircraft. - Credit: iStock

Airbus inaugurates new supercomputers for next-gen aircraft design

Thu 21 May 2026
European aerospace giant Airbus has deployed new supercomputing infrastructure across two sites.
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Worldwide growth in coal plants continued in 2025 despite lower generation

Thu 21 May 2026
The number of coal-fired power plants continued to grow on a global basis in 2025.
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A new mega-complex dedicated to airport maintenance and engineering for Emirates has officially begun construction at Dubai South. - Credit: Emirates

Emirates starts construction on $5.1bn aviation engineering facility in Dubai

Wed 20 May 2026
A mega-complex dedicated to airport maintenance and engineering for Emirates has officially begun construction at Dubai South.
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HS2 costs could top £102.7bn as opening faces 2039 delay

Wed 20 May 2026
The total cost of HS2 could now top £102.7bn and trains may not start running until 2039 – six years later than the most recent target of 2033, transport secretary Heidi Alexander has admitted.
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Sizewell C investors expected to reap £4bn in profit from UK energy bill levy

Wed 20 May 2026
The government will need to ‘closely’ monitor the finances of the Sizewell C nuclear power station during its construction due to the risky nature of the project, and consumers might not see the financial benefits of the project until 2060.
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The government’s climate advisers have published a new report outlining the actions needed to ensure the UK is prepared for the growing impacts of climate change. - Credit: Shutterstock

UK government must ‘step up and protect our way of life’, warns climate watchdog

Wed 20 May 2026
Climate advisers have published a report outlining actions needed to prepare the UK for climate change.
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Meet the robot scientists running tomorrow’s experiments

Fri 22 May 2026
The robots are coming to labs around the world as they take over the job of running experiments.
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Lasers placed in the Moon’s darkest cavities could offer GPS-like lunar navigation

Tue 19 May 2026
Scientists have proposed building an ‘ultrastable laser’ in one of the Moon’s darkest craters to provide GPS-level navigation on the lunar surface.
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Electricity

Data centres in both the UK and US now consume roughly 6% of each country’s electricity supply, according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA). - Credit: iStock

UK and US data centres now consume around 6% of national electricity

Fri 15 May 2026
Data centres in both the UK and US now consume roughly 6% of each country’s electricity supply, according to a report by think tank the International Data Centre Authority.
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A new scalable reactor system uses renewable electricity and microbes to turn carbon dioxide into methane efficiently and cost-effectively, according to a new study. - Credit: iStock

Reactor system turns carbon dioxide into storable methane using renewable electricity

Wed 13 May 2026
A scalable reactor system uses renewable electricity and microbes to turn carbon dioxide into methane efficiently and cost-effectively, according to a study.
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Technology

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Interview: talking techno-panic with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

Tue 17 Oct 2023
There’s nothing new in techno-panic, says psychologist and AI thought leader Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, But, as he outlines in “I, Human”, today could be the moment when technology really does make us look to our own humanity.
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Simon Johnson on ‘Power and Progress’ and ‘the thousand-year backstory for ChatGPT’

Wed 14 Jun 2023

Despite tech billionaires’ inspirational promises of a brave new world for everyone, innovation has a long history of merely empowering the elite, says Simon Johnson.

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Gadgets

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Interactive AI toys are here and regulators are starting to worry

Tue 10 Mar 2026
It’s January and we have just slogged through another Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where an interactive AI robot toy is all the rage. But it has also sparked a panic.
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Honor unveils ‘Robot Phone’ equipped with a gimbal-mounted 200MP camera

Mon 2 Mar 2026
A Chinese smartphone firm has unveiled a ‘Robot Phone’ sporting a camera module that extends from the device on a gimbal
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Renewable Energy

A new scalable reactor system uses renewable electricity and microbes to turn carbon dioxide into methane efficiently and cost-effectively, according to a new study. - Credit: iStock

Reactor system turns carbon dioxide into storable methane using renewable electricity

Wed 13 May 2026
A scalable reactor system uses renewable electricity and microbes to turn carbon dioxide into methane efficiently and cost-effectively, according to a study.
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EDF’s Hams Hall battery energy storage system (BESS), currently under construction in North Warwickshire near Birmingham, is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. - Credit: BW ESS

350MW battery storage facility near Birmingham to power 1.3 million homes

Wed 29 Apr 2026
EDF’s Hams Hall battery energy storage system, currently under construction near Birmingham, is expected to begin operations by the end of this year.
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Automotive

Engineering firm JCB aims to break the land speed record with a hydrogen-powered vehicle, 20 years after setting the diesel land speed record. - Credit: JCB

JCB targets new land speed record with hydrogen-powered car

Fri 15 May 2026
Engineering firm JCB aims to break the land speed record with a hydrogen-powered vehicle, 20 years after setting the diesel land
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A new AI-based charging method adapts fast charging to the lithium-ion battery, extending battery life without increasing charging times. - Credit: iStock

EV charging method boosts battery life by 23% without slowing charging times

Tue 12 May 2026
A new AI-based charging method can adapt fast charging to a lithium-ion battery, extending its battery life without increasing charging times.
Electric Vehicles
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Sponsored | E+T Audio Article: The revised wiring regs - and why they matter

Mon 11 May 2026
The IET’s Wiring Regulations BS 7671, colloquially known as the wiring regs, are a constantly evolving body of work and its latest iteration was launched in April 2026.
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Advance Your Expertise in Power Systems Engineering with Manchester’s online IET-accredited MSc

Tue 5 May 2026
Electricity is playing an increasingly central role in the transition to low-carbon energy systems. As networks evolve to integrate renewable generation, electrification, and digital technologies, there is a growing need for engineers who understand how these systems will be designed, operated, and maintained in the future.
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Comprehensive Access to Standards & Insights

Mon 20 Apr 2026
Engineering and technology are evolving at an unprecedented pace. From digital transformation and cybersecurity to sustainability, energy systems and AI, today’s engineers are expected to deliver innovation while navigating increasingly complex standards, regulations and best practice.
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Gaining the competitive edge with hyper-efficient motor technology

Mon 30 Mar 2026
This webinar will explore ABB's breakthrough synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor – the first magnet-free motor to achieve IE6 Hyper-Efficiency – and share how organizations can gain competitive advantage, unlock substantial energy savings, reduce environmental impact, and future-proof their operations.
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Powering Efficiency and Productivity with Variable Speed Motors

Tue 24 Feb 2026
Join us to learn how to outrun today’s energy challenges and stay ahead through smarter, innovative, and more efficient motor solutions.
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LV Titanium VSM delivers IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency in a compact design

Mon 16 Feb 2026
ABB’s LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor (VSM) platform delivers the benefits of an IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, plug-and-play solution. Michele Maggi, R&D Engineer Product Development at ABB, explains that VSMs, now available from 1.1 to 30 kW, enable a wide range of industrial customers to minimize their energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
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Designing with confidence as PFAS regulations evolve

Fri 30 Jan 2026
How manufacturers are using PFAS-tested materials to stay compliant and future-ready.
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How Xometry Powers Cutting-Edge Robotic Rehabilitation with Precision Manufacturing

Fri 23 Jan 2026
If you’re an engineer, you know the challenge: designing complex systems is only half the battle. Getting the parts made with precision, speed, and consistency is where the real puzzle begins. That’s exactly the problem Xometry solves.
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CPX 200 – One Device. Infinite Possibilities.

Tue 20 Jan 2026
Step into the next era of testing that puts the future in your hands
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IDWS 2025 Concludes with Focus on Global Knowledge Exchange, Financial Opportunities, and Scalable Water Solutions

Tue 23 Dec 2025
Investors, innovators, and global institutions gather in Saudi to outline how capital, collaboration, and governance can accelerate long‑term water sustainability.
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DPSP APAC 2027

The 21st IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection

Join power system protection specialists in January 2027 for the second Asia-Pacific edition of the DPSP conference

  • Date: January 2027, Hong Kong
  • Abstract submission deadline: 17 April 2026
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