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From sunlight to electricity

The energy we get from the Sun is free and abundant. How do we harness it?

sustainability
engineering
energy

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The future of plastics

From your shirt buttons to your keyboard, our extensive use of plastic is undeniable.

pollution
sustainability
engineering

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How a battery works

How do batteries power our phones, computers and other devices?

lifestyle
engineering
energy
chemistry

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Blowing in the wind

Technology is breathing new life into wind power.

sustainability
engineering
energy

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Quantum computing

Quantum computers are completely different to the computers we're used to...

physics
engineering
computer science

view topic Technology

Build it up—making the perfect sandcastle

There is real skill involved in making the perfect sandcastle ... and also real science.

water
lifestyle
engineering

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