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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. ENZYMES — the proteins responsible for catalysing all chemical reactions in cells.

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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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Race Cars and Missile Tests: An Overview of Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Compared to the other two more traditional methods, one of which is solving complex equations by hand, CFD is the most cost-effective and efficient method, meaning it can be applied to a variety of engineering fields on a much larger scale. Finally, engineers will attempt to integrate these variable measurements into the physical prototype.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.

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2023 Young Scholars Program: Week 1

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Students working on Paper Tower activity Twenty-two rising high school seniors were selected from numerous Boston area applicants to participate in summer research on the Northeastern campus. To conclude the six week experience, students will present their research to faculty, peers, and family on August 3rd.

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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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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research. Theo is taking a key role in this, using his innovative research to further understand and scale up the uptake of novel cements across the UK. The UK cement industry is set to cut 4.2