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Solar Energy
Find out how the most abundant energy, Solar power is being exploited
Tidal Energy
First broadcast in 1998. Tidal energy, generating power from the sea
Recovering from an Earthquake
Devastation from the Afghanistan earthquake compounded by a flood and regular aftershocks
Nanotechnology
It all began with Teramac- Nano electronics. A technique that miniaturised circuits
Joint Research Centre at Ispra, Italy
The future of scientific funding, validating and standardising research
Motor Cars
How the winning technology tweeks for rally cars are being tranfered to road cars
Shake-Proof Buildings
How paper inspired manufacturing. Making the worlds tiniest machine parts using Origami
Clearing Landmines
The Tempest is finished. Low cost landmine clearing system to make old war zones safer
Electronic Ink and Programmable Books
Before the eReader. Programmable books displaying whatever book you want
Predicting a Tsunami
Sun trap for crop pests; Rural electricity; sand filter for water
Air Traffic Safety
The air is increasingly filled with passenger and cargo planes. Can the skies be safer?
Recycling
What is the best way to re-use materials such as plastic and unwanted paper and cardboard?
African Edition- Training Engineers
This special African edition reviews technology projects in Uganda and Zimbabwe
Landshark, the Amphibious Vehicle.
Travel like 007. Landshark, the amphibious vehicle
Water Conservation Project
Thames Water research scientists, develop a scheme
Gaming in Manufacturing
Virtual reality inspired production line. How gaming has influenced manufacturing
African Edition- Setting Up A Small Business
Engineering and technology behind these small scale industries in Zimbabwe and Uganda
Unboxing the first iMac
Now you can get a no fuss computer, you can unbox and plug in
Awarding Green Engineers
The greenest engineers in Britain and Tools for Self Reliance
Smart Homes
Intelligent housing. Making homes convenient for people with disabilites
Silence Annoying Squeaks in your Car
Why modern vehicles end up squeaking and rattling?
Computer Chips
Want faster machines? Computer chips can make it possible
Gum Arabic
Why some African nations are more advanced in their use of computers
Oil Platform Architecture
How computers are being trained to read handwritten musical scores
Affordable Diamonds
Affordable diamonds. Manmade diamonds a thousand times cheaper than gem stones
House Built of Straw
The house of straw- The house nursery tales told us we should never build.
Automated Duck Herder
Why are computer scientists trying to create an automated duck herder?
Millennium Dome
Entering the Millennium according to the Gregorian calendar
Geology
Discovering oil, bridge building and sending audio across the internet
Safer Driving
How to make driving safer and easier for the elderly
Greenwich Pips turns 75 Years Old
Greenwich time signal pips are 75 years old