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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. How does the team do this research?

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How machine learning is revolutionising materials science

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How machine learning is revolutionising materials science Published: Research in materials science and engineering is crucial for developing materials that can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. The fundamental ML algorithms are available to everyone for free,” says Dane.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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The models are informed by the physics of channel flow and encode the dynamic relationships between upstream inflow, downstream outflows, supply point off-takes and downstream water levels. Field of research : Control Engineering. Research project : Automation of open channels for gravity-powered water distribution.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. But our research won’t stop there. The team will be investigating how to manufacture the plant-based packaging using fewer resources and chemicals, less energy, and with an eye on any other socio-ecological impacts.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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Without engineering, scientific research would remain confined to laboratories without any real-world applications. Engineering also fosters creativity and innovation. ( By incorporating environmental science into STEM education and research, we can develop sustainable solutions that protect our planet for future generations.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see? Dr Joanna Leng , from the University of Leeds in the UK, is a research software engineer who designs and develops the software that allows scientific imaging devices to be used to their full potential.

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Quantum Computing

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Quantum computers can resolve the laws of quantum theory and other problems involving elementary particles and microscopic physics. Quantum computing is the fastest way to answer questions about the quantum world, allowing researchers to run simulations of atomic interactions at a highly accelerated rate. How does it work?