Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
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Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Repairing a fusion device can be challenging for humans. Drones may be the answer.
A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?
We know that robots are good for mechanical tasks – but here’s a chemistry project for robots that don’t mind getting their sensors wet.
Taking inspiration from nature’s amazing ability to heal wounds, this biology-inspired technology could create aircraft wings that fix themselves.
Take a closer look at the construction of European XFEL.
When we watch elite runners breaking world records, we rarely think about the chemistry and physics of the running tracks.
Designing a glider wing helps students understand forces and what it means to be an engineer.
Imagine living with the danger that your home could be flooded at any time. This challenge will enable pupils aged 7–14 to discover the impact that flooding has on people’s lives, and how science and technology can mitigate its effects and help find potential solutions.
Programmes don’t need a computer – turn your students into coders and robots with just pens, paper and a stack of cups.
Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
Fusion drones: robot technicians for nuclear devices
Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers
Chembot: chemistry with robots
Self-healing aircraft wings: a dream or a possibility?
Making laser flashes meet their mark
On track: technology for runners
High flyers: thinking like an engineer
Beat the Flood
Coding without computers