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  • Data coherence: Are you drowning in a sea of data on what is shaping the future of M&E today?

    “Storytelling” has become the defining buzzword of the moment, and NAB 2026 captured this well with the theme of “Where Media, Entertainment & Storytelling Converge.” Broadcasters and the media industry have spent over a century telling stories and delivering entertainment, from over-the-air radio and television to today’s online services. Previously, we examined the funding challenges facing broadcast and media operations and the complexities of navigating a disrupted ecosystem. Audiences and markets continue to respond, while regulators work to establish a level playing field for all stakeholders. Research, surveys, and critical studies are increasingly shaping the broader broadcasting, media and entertainment (M&E) landscape. Across every industry, including media and broadcast, there…

  • Call for Abstracts: Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Low‑Resource Settings (AHT 2026)

    Does the same technology meet healthcare needs regardless of context or economic environment? Be part of the conversation If you are developing, implementing or evaluating healthcare technologies for low‑resource settings — or learning through experience what does not work — we strongly encourage you to submit an abstract and contribute to this important global discussion. Together, we can help shape healthcare technologies that are not only innovative, but truly appropriate for the contexts where they are most needed. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) invites abstract submissions for Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Low‑Resource Settings (AHT 2026) — a virtual event focused on the design, innovation and engineering of healthcare technologies that genuinely…

  • Payloads of the Past: Yuri Gagarin

    A first step into the unknown On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, completing one orbit of the Earth aboard Vostok 1 in 108 minutes. The flight was brief, but its significance was enormous. It marked the moment humanity moved from imagining spaceflight to proving that a person could survive it, control it and return safely. Vostok 1 was more than a symbolic moment. It was a complex mission that brought together launch capability, spacecraft design, life support, communications, tracking and recovery under intense political and technical pressure. Gagarin’s mission was a milestone in the Space Race, but it was also a milestone for engineering discipline and mission assurance. Why it mattered then Gagarin’s flight arguably changed how the world…

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  • From Space Stories to Smart Systems: April on EngX

    April on EngX brought together a thoughtful mix of emerging technologies, industry insight and personal journeys. From a closer look at how 5G networks are evolving behind the scenes to fresh perspectives on the continuing influence of broadcast media, the blogs this month highlighted both the pace of change and the importance of understanding the fundamentals. Alongside these, inspiring career stories and reflections on the history of space exploration added a more human dimension, while discussions across the forums explored automation, energy systems and real‑world engineering trade‑offs. Here’s a look at some of the content that stood out this month: Blogs worth a read Massive MIMO: the brains behind 5G networks This detailed post from Soubhagya Ranjan Mohapatra explores how Massive…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles

  • March Highlights on EngX: AI Insights, Inclusive Voices and Engineering Impact

    March was a month packed with fresh technical thinking, practical guidance, and human‑centred stories across the EngX community. From deep dives into industrial AI to personal reflections from engineers shaping their workplaces, here’s your roundup of what captured attention and sparked conversation this month. AI in Manufacturing: Why So Many Initiatives Stall One of the most thought‑provoking reads this month came from Dr Paul Johnson , whose article AI in Manufacturing: Why Most Initiatives Fail & How to Deliver Real Engineering Value explores why organisations continue to struggle with turning AI investment into meaningful operational outcomes. Johnson illustrates this through a real‑world predictive maintenance example where an AI model successfully identified early warning signs…

  • February Highlights on EngX: AI shifts, cyber reality checks, and conversations that got us thinking

    February on EngX brought another lively mix of thought‑provoking blogs, practical engineering discussions and broader reflections on how technology is shaping the world we work in. From unravelling sustainability terminology to exploring the foundations of AI, assessing the UK's cyber readiness and reflecting on the potential of hydro sites for pumped‑storage energy, the community continued to share knowledge and support one another. Here’s a round‑up of what caught the eye this month. Blogs worth a read ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech… what’s the difference? Dr. Mohammad Harris tackled an issue that resonates across engineering and sustainability circles, the confusing overlap between terms like climate tech, clean tech and deep tech. Speaking from industry experience, he explained…

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  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • EV charging method boosts battery life by 23% without slowing charging times

    A new AI-based charging method can adapt fast charging to a lithium-ion battery, extending its battery life without increasing charging times. A key barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption is access to fast charging to enable commuting and driving over longer distances. However, fast charging can be stressful for batteries, limiting their lifespan. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an AI-based charging strategy for EVs that adapts the current during each fast charge to the battery’s chemistry and ‘state of health’. As a result, battery life is extended by around 23% compared to standard methods, while charging time remains largely unaffected. “We show that it is possible to charge more or less as fast as today, but with significantly less long…

  • Keir Starmer announces plan to nationalise British Steel

    Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to nationalise British Steel in order to address concerns around security and to bolster domestic industries. New legislation will give the government the ability to safeguard UK steelmaking capacity and avoid a sudden halt of production at Scunthorpe while it considers British Steel’s future. The bill will be formally introduced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday and will see British Steel re-enter government hands for the first time since being sold off in 1988. The firm has been in limbo for over a year – while it is still technically owned by Jingye Group, the Scunthorpe plant itself has been effectively nationalised and taken out of Chinese control. Last year, parliament passed emergency legislation to give the government sweeping powers to control…

  • Long-lasting solar-powered system pulls drinking water from desert air

    A hydrogel-based system could offer a long-term solution for harvesting potable water from ambient air, according to a study. Hydrogels have been researched for many years as a means to produce water at low cost almost anywhere. The materials, which are made of salt and polymers, soak up large amounts of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions. The water is then condensed back into liquid water and collected for drinking. The challenge is that these solar-powered harvesting systems only last for around eight months or 30 cycles of filling up and releasing water before they degrade. A team at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability explored why this happened and what they could do to create a longer-lasting system that could be scaled. The hydrogel system they designed uses…

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