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Floating Buildings? A Look Into Amphibious Constructions
Floating buildings are architectural wonders designed to float on a body of water, often used for homes and businesses. They’re built on...
Ffion Collins
May 62 min read


How Different Materials Impact Solar Energy Efficiency?
Introduction Solar energy is a type of renewable energy which uses sunlight to generate electricity, and has already gained significant...
Jihyuk Jung
May 44 min read


Imhotep: The First Civil Engineer
When you hear the name Imhotep , your brain might instantly flash back to that bald villain chanting curses in the 1999 movie The Mummy ....
Jiya Kamat
Apr 263 min read


Can F1 Cars Go Fully Electric? The Engineering Challenges of an EV Formula 1
Formula 1 has long served as a testing ground for advanced automobile technology, pushing the envelope in terms of efficiency, speed, and...
Ffion Collins
Mar 312 min read


Revolutionizing Wind Energy: How Do Advanced Aerodynamic Designs Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?
Have you ever asked yourself why wind turbines have different designs? Human beings have evolved with nature and one of the largest...
Jihyuk Jung
Mar 113 min read


Engineering The Impossible: Mega-Projects Around the World
With an expanding global population and mounting problems like natural disasters, it has become necessary to challenge our existing...
Prosper Madora
Feb 93 min read


The Powerhouse of Particle Physics: Why CERN Matters
Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN) is the central European research institute for nuclear energy. CERN is particularly...
Aakarsh Vir Balaji
Feb 52 min read


The Mechanics Behind Rigged Claw-Machines
We have all been tempted by the claw machines found in malls, arcades and even on the streets, despite knowing they are always more...
Zixi Lin
Jan 142 min read


How Do Solar Panels Work?
Have you ever asked yourself, “how do solar panels actually work? How are they able to convert energy from the sun into electricity?”...
Rémy Bossé
Jan 72 min read


Telemetry in F1: The Invisible Communication Between Car and Pit
Races in Formula 1 are won and lost in the constant data exchange between the team and the car as well as on the circuit. Engineers at...
Ffion Collins
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Nature Knows Best: Biomimicry in Modern Engineering
Modern technology is being transformed by designs inspired by nature. Engineers are coming up with effective solutions by imitating the...
Ffion Collins
Nov 18, 20242 min read


How do night vision goggles work?
If you eat enough carrots, you will be able to see in the dark. Unfortunately, this is not a true fact, but night vision goggles are very...
Prosper Madora
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Why We Could Not Make a Blue LED
In 2014, Japanese engineers Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their...
Prosper Madora
Oct 13, 20243 min read


The Engineering behind Roller Coasters
Roller coasters are usually the most popular attractions at any theme park. Each design is unique in its own way, yet the basic...
Ffion Collins
Oct 9, 20244 min read


The Future of 3D Printed Housing Designs: Sustainable or Excessive?
As a direct result of population growth, there have been multiple housing crises growing more prominent in the years. There simply isn’t...
Joseph Krisnanto
Sep 21, 20242 min read


The Marvelous Engineering of Earthquake-Proof Japanese Buildings
The basic prerequisite of a skyscraper is resilience against environmental dangers. Without a proper account of hazardous natural...
Joseph Krisnanto
Jul 27, 20242 min read


The Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
Did you know that papermaking, gunpowder, printing, and the compass, all profound inventions, came from ancient China during the 13th...
Xin Huang
Jun 7, 20242 min read


The Engineering Behind Cars: The Differential Gear
The car is regarded as one of the most influential inventions in recent history, with multiple elaborately engineered mechanisms. Various...
Joseph Krisnanto
May 20, 20242 min read


The Engineering Behind F1 Race Cars
Formula One (F1) is often referred to as the pinnacle of motorsport. It blends cutting-edge engineering and technology with driving...
Charles Liu
May 8, 20242 min read


The Engineering Behind Air Conditioners
Imagine a hot summer day, where outdoor temperatures are scorching. However, you’re lounging on the sofa, enjoying the cool indoor...
Xin Huang
May 6, 20242 min read
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