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Body-builders: developing cyborg organs
Scientists are combining biological tissue with synthetic materials to create a new class of “cyborgans”.
Your questions answered: laser weapons
Our experts give their views on the future of directed energy weapons by answering questions from Engineer readers.
Classic Archive
May 1955 - The British motorsport industry
Stirling Moss’s victory in the Mille Miglia prompted The Engineer to indulge in some harsh criticism of the British motorsport sector
May 1912: The Titanic Inquiry
A letter to The Times from an eminent naval architect triggered a thoughtful article in The Engineer on compromise, risk and safety following the Titanic disaster
May 1937 - The Hindenburg disaster
The destruction of the Hindenburg brought the age of the airship to a shocking close. In 1937 The Engineer reported on the design and construction techniques behind this iconic aircraft.
The Big Story
Smart dressing
With wearable technology poised to hit the mainstream, UK firms are well placed to make a mark in this emerging sector. Jon Excell reports
Ten minutes with Colin Smith, Rolls Royce
The Engineer caught up for a brief chat with the Rolls-Royce director of engineering and technology Colin Smith to discuss Bloodhound, British manufacturing and how we can encourage more young people to commit to the profession.
