Top 5 Green Engineering Trends
Adriaan Roets4 June, 2021
As the effects of climate change and global warming become more apparent, innovative engineering trends are the key solutions to promoting sustainable change. From one day to another, trends quickly change and develop to respond to the needs and wants of society. However, when it comes to the field of...Read More
From Bridges to AR Apps: Impressive Feats of Engineering
Adriaan Roets31 May, 2021
At its core, engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems. However, it is when it becomes a human experience where engineering feats truly shine. There are many feats of engineering across the world that make people stand back in awe. From the Statue of Unity in...Read More
From Pollution to Energy-Efficiency: The Importance of Lighting Design
Adriaan Roets20 May, 2021
Electrical light sources are responsible for 15 percent of global electricity consumption. As the world strives towards more sustainable solutions, there is an increasing need for innovation in lighting design. For engineers, it means that your project today needs to be environmentally sustainable tomorrow. EIT lecturer, Dr. Ana Evangelista, recently...Read More
How Did Leonardo da Vinci Influence Engineering?
Adriaan Roets17 May, 2021
While Leonardo da Vinci is best known as an artist, his talents were never limited to one field. He was also made significant contributions to architecture, science, anatomy, and engineering, producing thousands of concepts that addressed the challenges of flight, manufacturing, and war. Through his work, Da Vinci combined both...Read More
How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Transform Agriculture
Adriaan Roets6 May, 2021
A laid-back lifestyle on a farm in the Philippines is not only ideal, but simpler than you may think due to the Internet of Things (IoT). At its most basic level, IoT connects electronics and everyday objects to a wider infrastructure that allows those devices to intelligently interact with the...Read More
Google Earth-Style Map Lets You Explore Radio Stations Across the World
Adriaan Roets29 April, 2021
One online application continues to bring the world together by doing something simple, sharing radio broadcasts from across the world. At the intersection of communication and accessible technology, you find Radio Garden, a platform where anyone can tune in, and listen to what is going on in the world in...Read More
Inside the AirTag: The Tech Behind Apple’s Latest Release
Isabella Foster21 April, 2021
In their first product launch event of 2021, Apple has released a suite of new products including the long-awaited AirTag. The sleek tracking device uses ultra-wideband (UWB), a rapidly emerging radio technology that is being increasingly utilized for IoT applications. Whilst it was arguably one of their worst kept secrets...Read More
How the ‘Whitest Ever’ Paint Could Help Reduce Energy Consumption
Isabella Foster20 April, 2021
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the power needed to keep air conditioners and electric fans running accounts for 20% of global electricity use. And this is only set to increase. The rising demand for space cooling puts an enormous amount of strain on electricity systems in many countries,...Read More
TV Shows Every Engineer Should Watch
Adriaan Roets16 April, 2021
Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy environment. Maintaining balance helps reduce stress and prevent burnout in your daily routine, which is why its crucial to adjust your activities and make room for relaxation. There are many ways to stay healthy while managing responsibilities, one of them is...Read More
Earth Day 2021: How Engineers Can Contribute to a Sustainable Future
Adriaan Roets15 April, 2021
April 22 marks Earth Day, an international day of environmental actions that draws in an estimated one billion people. The theme for 2021 is ‘Restore Our Earth’, drawing focus to how engineers will continue to play a huge role in creating innovative solutions. The theme ‘Restore Our Earth’ rejects the...Read More