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  • ‘The science of the judgments of the stars’: an early manuscript from the IET’s rare book collection

    ‘The science of the judgments of the stars’: an early manuscript from the IET’s rare book collection

    By Anne Locker, Library and Archives Manager The Hand List of the Library of Magnetic and Electrical Books in the Possession of Silvanus Phillips Thompson is the earliest record we have of the S P Thompson Library, acquired by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (now the IET) after Thompson’s death in 1916. Silvanus P Thompson – engineer, polymath and bibliophile – published this meticulous record of his library of 13 manuscripts and around 900 early printed books on the history of science in 1914. Five of the manuscripts in Thompson’s collection are dated before 1600. The smallest of these is a much earlier catalogue of scientific texts, the Speculum Astronomicae of Albertus Magnus. The manuscript is described by Thompson as follows: MS XIV Century. Vellum, 56 ll. + 2 blank.…

  • Soaring with IoT: Revolutionising Aerospace While Safeguarding Cybersecurity

    Soaring with IoT: Revolutionising Aerospace While Safeguarding Cybersecurity

    IoT has become the new buzzword and a ground-breaking advancement in technology, transforming not only our homes and personal devices but also making waves in the engineering world, with the aerospace sector being no exception. But what exactly is IoT, and how is it being utilized in the commercial aerospace industry? Moreover, what are the cyber risks associated with IoT, and, crucially, is the aerospace sector prepared to embrace it? At its core, IoT, or the Internet of Things, is a concept that enables everyday objects or "things" to connect to the Internet, allowing them to send and receive data and take actions based on the information they receive. This connectivity extends to devices like smart thermostats, fitness trackers, home security systems, and more. While IoT encompasses…

  • Blasting off from the Cape

    Blasting off from the Cape

    On this day in (engineering) history… There have been people occupying this spot, roughly halfway up Florida’s east coast, for 12,000 years. When Europeans arrived, the ‘cape of currents’ became notorious for shipwrecks. Its modern name was given by Spanish explorer Francisco Gordillo in 1521, first appearing on the map in 1564. Cabo Cañaveral (‘reed bed’ or ‘sugar cane plantation’), is the third oldest European place name in the USA. Today, April 16, 1972, at 12:54pm EST, Apollo 16 blasts off from Cape Canaveral. Apollo 16 blasts off from Launch Complex 39 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Source: Wikimedia Commons This latest mission , would be the fifth to touch down on the Moon itself, (notoriously, Apollo 13 never made it to the surface but did return to Earth safely ), the tenth…

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  • Wrapping up a week of AI Insights!

    Wrapping up a week of AI Insights!

    As the digital landscape evolves, so does our fascination with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Over the past week, we’ve delved into the heart of this transformative field, exploring its impact on our lives, the challenges it poses, and the potential it holds for the future. Let’s recap the highlights from our week of AI coverage: Insights from the Community We had a fantastic selection of thought-provoking blog posts in Community Insights starting with Trusting machines, not as easy as we think? telling us that AI is everywhere and we interact with it more often than we realise! In Big dreams, big data and some minor technical issues… we learnt that Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are not the same, but they are entwined and vital to each other. Kirsten McCormick shared an insight…

  • Unveiling the Future: A week dedicated to Artificial Intelligence

    Unveiling the Future: A week dedicated to Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed from a concept of science fiction to an integral part of our daily lives, reshaping industries, powering innovations, and redefining the boundaries of what machines can achieve. As we stand on the edge of an AI-driven era, understanding its implications, capabilities, and potential is more crucial than ever. This week on EngX, we’ll be delving into the fascinating realms of AI Whether you're an AI enthusiast eager to deepen your knowledge, a curious mind seeking to grasp the fundamentals, or a professional aiming to stay ahead of the curve, AI week promises something for everyone. From insightful blog posts and thought-provoking discussions , we have lined up an array of online content designed to educate, inspire, and spark meaningful…

  • It’s Careers week on IET EngX!

    It’s Careers week on IET EngX!

    Engineering is a diverse field that encompasses a wide range of specialties, each contributing to innovation and problem-solving in its own unique way. But what does it take to be an engineer? What do you need to do to stay on top of your game? Should you look to become a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer? Or an Engineering Technician? Where do you start? What support is available? This week on EngX it’s all about Careers . In our Community Insights blog , Colleagues at the IET will be sharing information about Continuing Professional Development, the training courses available to help you work towards Professional Registration and how the IET can support neurodiverse, hearing and visually impaired applicants. We'll also hear from three inspiring engineers in our new blog series '…

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  • Tesla forced to recall Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal fault

    Tesla forced to recall Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal fault

    Tesla has been forced to recall nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because of a problem with the accelerator pedal that could cause drivers to crash. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the vehicles have a defect that could cause the accelerator pedal pad to dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim. Tesla has agreed to replace or repair affected owners’ pedal assembly free of charge. Tesla has long faced accusations of poor build quality in its vehicles, with owners previously complaining of gaps in between exterior panels and the use of poor-quality materials in comparison to makers of similarly-priced luxury cars. A reader survey from What Car? last year found that 42% of Tesla Model S owners reported having at least one issue with their vehicle after five…

  • Battery waste from small off-grid solar projects in Africa putting lives at risk, scientists warn

    Battery waste from small off-grid solar projects in Africa putting lives at risk, scientists warn

    Researchers from the University of Manchester have found that improper waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi are releasing life-threatening levels of lead pollution. Getting energy from solar panels makes sense in areas of the world that receive sunshine most days of the year, such as Malawi in sub-Saharan Africa. Solar is often deemed to be a clean energy source for remote areas in countries that have no immediate connection to the national electricity grid. Such off-grid solar technologies are seen as crucial for expanding electricity access to hundreds of millions of people. Indeed, global energy companies are subsidising the installation of solar technology in these countries. However, researchers at the University of Manchester have uncovered a dark…

  • Scotland abandons ‘out of reach’ 2030 climate target

    Scotland abandons ‘out of reach’ 2030 climate target

    The Scottish government has said it will abandon its 2030 target for reducing emissions after advisers said it was “not achievable”. In March, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) said that “continued delays” in implementing previously promised climate policies made the 2030 goal “beyond credible”. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament, net zero minister Mairi McAllan admitted that the target was “out of reach”, although plans to stick to a 2045 net zero goal will remain. She said new legislation will be brought forward to introduce multi-year ‘carbon budgets’ to replace the current annual targets. The CCC said that Scotland missed its annual target for 2021 for the eighth time in the previous 12 years. The only sectors to reduce emissions in 2021 were electricity supply and industry. Most…

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