The importance of communication skills for engineers
Engineering graduates require an ever-increasing range of skills to maintain relevance within the job market. Communication skills are a vital component of this, recognized by both academia and industry alike….
Alphabet delivers wireless Internet using light beams from 20km away
If 2020 has taught the world anything, it is that the internet is an invaluable commodity. The COVID-19 pandemic digitally transformed almost every aspect of our daily lives. It also…
Rolls-Royce plans 16 mini nuclear plants for the UK
Rolls-Royce has recently announced their pledge to create 6,000 jobs in the United Kingdom as part of their plans to build 16 small nuclear power stations. The announcement comes with…
Is industrialization the key to poverty reduction in Africa?
Calendared by the United Nations in 1989, Africa Industrialization Day represents a unique opportunity for policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and other individuals to raise awareness about the transformational opportunities…
How the COVID-19 pandemic will change engineering education
Like most areas of society, engineering education has undergone profound change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Closed campuses have meant many engineering faculties around the world have had to look towards…
Battery energy storage in focus as power outages in South Africa continue
In this time of global market uncertainty, the one thing that we know for sure is that the world needs energy. It’s not only essential to our daily lives but…
Permeable pavement a possible solution for better stormwater management
In the field of civil and structural engineering, urban stormwater management is a complex and challenging issue. As cities continue to grow, so does the number of impermeable surfaces —…
Air taxis coming to a sky near you
Hailing a flying taxi will no longer be just a concept found in science fiction movies. A Japanese company called SkyDrive recently tested a single-seat prototype straight out of Back…
Bye-bye to batteries in industrial facilities of the future
The industrial facility or smart-factory of the future is, in fact, here today. Automated processes ensure efficiency, and round-the-clock monitoring promises ongoing operations. However, not a lot of consideration is…
World-first wireless electricity supply headed for consumers
An electricity startup company in New Zealand says they are working toward a launch of a world-first wireless energy transmission system they assert will be opening up the world’s access…
Another reason to take the stairs? Elevators in a pandemic
It is estimated that in the United States alone, elevators travel up to 4.5 million miles every single day. The 31st of July is International Talk In An Elevator Day…
Segway ends production of its iconic two wheeler
It was hailed as the next giant leap for personal transportation. Now, it seems, the idea has become redundant. The Segway PT was a one-person electric vehicle that was brought…
