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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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  • Octopus suckers inspire robotic mechanism with potential for industrial applications

    Octopus suckers inspire robotic mechanism with potential for industrial applications

    Scientists at the University of Bristol are developing a new robotic suction cup inspired by octopus suckers that can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone. The average octopus has eight arms and 240 suckers per arm. These suckers offer the creatures superb adaptive suction abilities, enabling them to grasp onto various objects – including attaching to dry, complex surfaces such as rocks and shells. A research team based at the university’s Bristol Robotics Laboratory has been looking into just how these biological suckers work, with the aim of creating artificial suction cups that can be used in industrial environments. Currently, industrial solutions use air pumps to generate suction. However, many natural organisms with suckers, including octopuses, suckerfish and leeches, are able to…

  • Climate change will cost the world $38tn a year by 2050, study finds

    Climate change will cost the world $38tn a year by 2050, study finds

    The negative impact of climate change on agricultural yields, labour productivity and infrastructure will cost the world an estimated $38tn annually by 2050, scientists at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have said. In a study, they found the world is “already committed” to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to the impact of past emissions, even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down from today. The damages incurred are an estimated six times larger than the mitigation costs needed to limit global warming to 2°C. “Strong income reductions are projected for the majority of regions, including North America and Europe, with South Asia and Africa being most strongly affected. These are caused by the impact of climate change on various aspects that are…

  • Offshore wind industry unveils plan to triple manufacturing over the next decade

    Offshore wind industry unveils plan to triple manufacturing over the next decade

    A coalition of industry bodies has unveiled a plan to triple the ability to manufacture offshore wind turbines in the UK in a bid to meet the government’s rapidly approaching energy decarbonisation deadline. RenewableUK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, the Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have all signed up to the Industrial Growth Plan, which will supposedly support an additional 10,000 jobs a year and boost the UK’s economy by £25bn between now and 2035. According to the plan, the UK needs around 300 giant turbine towers to be built every year between now and 2030 to deliver meet the targets. But the analysis also finds that supply chain constraints in many of the key components needed in offshore wind farms are already starting to be felt in the global market, and that the…

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