Norwich based company Exo Engineering has designed and produced bespoke artificial reefs aimed at increasing cod numbers in the North Sea. The past 200 years have seen significant loss of reef habitats in the North Sea, severely affecting marine biodiversity. The North Sea is already a hotspot for offshore wind farms generating renewable energy. In the Netherlands, … [Read more...] about Nature-inclusive designs to boost biodiversity in North Sea windfarms
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Seal whiskers inspire engineer’s offshore turbine sensor design
A University of Texas at Dallas researcher has taken inspiration from the geometry of the highly sensitive whiskers that seals use to detect vibrations while hunting for prey to design a sensor to monitor turbulence in the deep ocean. ‘The geometry of seal whiskers is not circular; the whisker’s shape is twisted cylinders,’ said Yaqing Jin, an assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Seal whiskers inspire engineer’s offshore turbine sensor design
Engineers to 3D print advanced materials for small nuclear reactors
A team of University of Alberta engineering researchers is investigating the design and manufacturing of advanced materials for small modular nuclear reactors using 3D printing. Small modular reactors (SMRs) can generate enough power to run an industrial plant or cover the energy needs of a small rural community. At a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power … [Read more...] about Engineers to 3D print advanced materials for small nuclear reactors
Sustainable housing solutions by design
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have reimagined the construction of modular homes with the development and testing of an innovative new design that allows the structures to be more easily relocated, reassembled and reconfigured in either urban or remote areas. The design of the Structural Timber and Applied Research Team (START), located in … [Read more...] about Sustainable housing solutions by design
Designing sports venues for athletes, spectators and the environment
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has released a new report that explores how engineers can help make sports venues more sustainable, while improving the experiences of athletes, spectators and becoming more inclusive Sport is a multi-billion-dollar industry that unites athletes and supporters globally. Mega sporting events such as the Olympics and an increasingly … [Read more...] about Designing sports venues for athletes, spectators and the environment