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Smartphone cameras embody several functionalities akin to traditional cameras but offer the added convenience of compactness. Moreover, they leverage digital techniques, including AI-powered editing, to augment image quality and enhance user experience.
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The world’s first commercial jet aircraft, the de Havilland Comet, took its first flight in 1949, marking the beginning of the jet age for air travel. Today, over 4.5 billion passengers annually enjoy fast, convenient and relatively affordable travel in the 25000 aircraft flying in the global commer
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Nanotechnology involves the precise manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, enabling the creation of new materials that push the boundaries of engineering. This capability opens avenues for groundbreaking advancements in material science, offering unprecedented possibilities for engineering applica
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In Oliver Wendell Holmes’s poem “The Deacon’s Masterpiece”, a New England deacon aspires to construct an indestructible “one-hoss shay” (i.e., one-horse chaise) with all its components logically designed and of equal strength. The poem’s central irony lies in the fact that despite the deacon’s metic
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Global energy generation continues to be heavily reliant on fossil fuels - a fact which, for the sake of humanity, cannot afford to be true for much longer. When burnt, fossil fuels emit the greenhouse gas...
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For nearly 7000 hours per year, Europe’s hundreds of millions of solar panels face a sunless sky. In the race to replace fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives, the European Space Agency (ESA) is heading a bold approach to provide permanent power by putting solar panels in space. Max Hersov spok
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It is estimated that the Aviation sector accounts for 3.5% of global warming, releasing into the atmosphere more than 900 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Airbus, the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, is at the forefront of research into sustainable aviation, and is pioneering the development of
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Thirty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the chilling tale of the world's worst nuclear catastrophe continues to haunt us. Human error, Cold War secrecy, and flawed Soviet reactor design converged to unleash an unprecedented disaster. The harrowing aftermath – radioactive fallout, long-term he
Biotechnology
In a world grappling with climate change, cultured meat emerges as a potential game-changer. Yet, amidst bold claims and high hopes, uncertainties loom. Will sustainable energy and efficient processes unlock its promise, or will unforeseen challenges keep the dream just beyond our grasp?
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Robert Marshall is cofounder and CEO of Martlet Capital, the investment arm of the Marshall of Cambridge group which has invested in more than 50 deep technology start-ups since its launch in 2011. He was CEO and is now Vice-Chairman of privately-owned Marshall of Cambridge (founded in 1909) which o
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Talking Engineering 00: What is this Column? Talking Engineering is a column consisting of interviews with engineers, innovators and company leaders in science and technology. It’s as much about the tech as the people who are driving it forward. The goal is to inspire STEM enthusiasts and to create