Magazine
In this issue:
News
Controversial air capture technology to be showcased in the UK for the first time
Editor’s comment
Capitalising on the sudden popularity of maths and science subjects at A-level
Commentary
Mark Stanton, chief engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, on full lifecycle assessments
Westminster focus
The supply of defence equipment to UK armed forces leaves a lot to be desired
8 Questions Survey
Engineers discuss flexible working hours
Soundbites
The need for improved maths teaching to inspire the nextgenerationof engineers
Letters
Who'll pay for HS2? Standing up for British jobs and should all new buildings have solar panels installed?
Cover story
Charting the rise of Cambridge University’s Professor Dame Ann Dowling as a world authority on noise and acoustics
Energy boost
Using lithium-ion batteries to smarten the performance of the electricity grid
The hole story
New drilling technologies are being used to help engineers detect residual stresses and increase plant life
Unlocking potential
Oil and gas resources can be unlocked with seismic technology
Deep secrets
Deepwater discussions will dominate Offshore Europe 2011 that takes place in Aberdeen from 6-8 September
Northern exposure
BP is working hard to attract enough engineers for its North Sea business
Going green
Offshore firms are eyeing diversification into the renewable energy sector
Testing times
Are engineers prone to stress?
A winning smile
Helping medics to treat cleft palate
DIY healthcare
Chronic conditions managed from home
Backpage
A visit to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
