Hockey sticks were originally made from wood. The game of hockey we know today grew in popularity out of English public schools in the early 1800s, with ash used as the most common material to make sticks out of due to its favourable strength to weight ratio and its relative abundance.
Microplastics are small, often microscopic particles of plastic which make their way into our environment regularly via cosmetic products and generally when larger plastics are broken down into smaller pieces.
By Alessandro Pirolini
12 Dec 2014
Sports pitches are constructed from specific types of artificial turf depending on the requirements and are used for various sports.
The modern jet engine has completely transformed the way we travel, conduct business and connect with the world.
By Stuart Milne
15 Oct 2014
There were a vast number of challenges that NASA had to overcome when designing the Space Shuttle. This reusable spaceplane would make several trips to space carrying astronauts and payloads into low Earth orbit.
By Alessandro Pirolini
10 Oct 2014
The world of wearable technology has taken a huge leap forward since the days of light up stereo T-Shirts.
By Stuart Milne
9 Sep 2014
Amanda Ghassaei from the tutorial website Instructables has used 3D printing techniques to create records which can be played on conventional turntables, paving the way for anyone to print their own music at home.
By Alexander Chilton
8 Sep 2014
The main barrier preventing renewable energy, such as wind and solar, becoming the dominant power source has always been their inefficiency during times of limited wind and sun exposure.
By Alessandro Pirolini
5 Aug 2014
3D printing has captivated manufacturers worldwide and has truly revolutionized the future of our technological needs. Virtually any component can be realized; plastics metals and even clear materials can be printed using these gadgets.
By Alessandro Pirolini
14 Jul 2014
Glass ceramic materials were first developed at the Corning Glass Works and share properties of both the parent glass material and polycrystalline materials.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
8 Jul 2014