Editors Blog

We tinker with educational standards at our peril

We tinker with educational standards at our peril

Chris Buxton is wary of the politicisation of the UK education system and its impact on the manufacturing sector.

Rare part of early computer is discovered in the US

Rare part of early computer is discovered in the US

A very rare original part of EDSAC, one of the world’s first computers, has resurfaced in the USA.

UK Space Agency joins campaign to get youngsters into STEM

UK Space Agency joins campaign to get youngsters into STEM

Following the example of the high-profile Bloodhound SSC project, the UK Space Agency is now keen to promote STEM subjects to young students.

Government needs to act now on Small Modular Reactors

Government needs to act now on Small Modular Reactors

The IMechE's Dr Tim Fox seeks prompt government response to Select Committee recommendations on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and for this to be backed up by action.

Industrial alarms take their cues from the countryside

Industrial alarms take their cues from the countryside

Forget klaxons, these researchers think the sounds of chirping birds and rustling branches are better at alerting staff to problems on the production line.

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