So far, the wonderful world of biomimicry has brought us everything from cheetah-bots to robotic sea turtles. And now birds and bats are helping to inspire the drones of the future too. Thanks to Mother Nature’s clever design, birds have pretty much mastered the art of flying. And by imitating the wing anatomy of these… Continue Reading …

Engineering is a diverse and exciting profession, with a variety of fields to specialise in. In the first instalment of our ongoing series, we will be taking a look at the branch of chemical engineering, including what it involves and some of the magnificent achievements that chemical engineers have made in particular fields. Chemical engineering… Continue Reading …

Inventors and engineers work to shape and revolutionise the world around us, and for the next instalment in our series, we are going to explore one of the greatest creative minds in history: Leonardo Da Vinci. Da Vinci was a hugely influential figure, well known for his art and sculptures. However, Leonardo Da Vinci was… Continue Reading …

In laboratories across the world, an exciting new breed of materials is quietly revolutionising the fields of science and engineering. Known as metamaterials, these special materials are as innovative as they are extraordinary. Intrigued ? Then read on as we explore the fascinating world of metamaterials. What Are They? From metal alloys to plastics, humans… Continue Reading …