Swiss vote YES for continued nuclear power operations
Dr Steve Mackay28 November, 2016
A referendum on the subject of scrapping forty-five-year-old nuclear plants in Switzerland has resulted in a categorical NO. Put forward by the country's Green Party, the motion was denied by 54.2% of voters. Green Party president, Regula Rytz, said: "The high number of yes (to dismantle nuclear plants) votes confirmed...Read More
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Japan generates tsunami
Dr Steve Mackay22 November, 2016
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Stormwater drains called into question after South Africa flash floods
Dr Steve Mackay10 November, 2016
Flash floods have been plaguing the planet in 2016. In June, flash floods forced the government of France to close the Louvre in Paris and 25,000 people were left without power. 500 miles away, Germany also experienced flash flooding that caused 5 deaths and left several people missing. Lest we...Read More
Japan subway construction causes sinkhole
Dr Steve Mackay10 November, 2016
Sinkholes. They swallow houses, they devour cars. They eat up road, and they're happening around the world. A section of a five-lane street in Japanese business district Fukuoka was swallowed on Wednesday in what is being called a sinkhole. Subways were delayed and 800 houses were left without power. The...Read More
Election Day: What it means for engineers
Dr Steve Mackay9 November, 2016
The U.S. Presidential Election has finally arrived after one of the longest campaign cycles in recent history. The winner of this presidential election will become the leader of the free world and have a monumental task ahead of them. There are only a few hours to go before the leader...Read More
Alabama in state of emergency after pipeline explosion
Dr Steve Mackay2 November, 2016
A pipeline explosion in the United States on Monday has forced the Governer of Alabama, Robert Bentley, to declare a state of emergency. The pipeline explosion killed one and injured six workers. The subsequent fire as a result of the explosion has caused damage to what is known as the Colonial Pipeline...Read More
Qatar’s World Cup: Engineering amid criticism
Dr Steve Mackay25 October, 2016
The first worker to die of a "work-related" incident at one of Qatar's World Cup 2022 stadiums, has been mourned by the organizers of the tournament. The worker was reportedly hit by a water truck at the Al Wakrah stadium and has become the first person to die whilst physically...Read More
GE intends to buy wind-turbine rotor blade company
Dr Steve Mackay12 October, 2016
General Electric is considered to be one of the world's leading industrial companies, who have played a leading role in building energy infrastructure. They do this through their Power department, formally known as GE Power. They are one of the world leaders in power generation and water technologies, supplying utilities...Read More
GE intends to buy wind-turbine rotor blade company
Dr Steve Mackay12 October, 2016
General Electric is considered to be one of the world's leading industrial companies, who have played a leading role in building energy infrastructure. They do this through their Power department, formally known as GE Power. They are one of the world leaders in power generation and water technologies, supplying utilities...Read More
LIVE: Hurricane Matthew: Engineers react
Dr Steve Mackay7 October, 2016
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