The Engineer

Enzymes prompt shape memory polymer to take form in medical applications

Smart bandage embeds optical fibre sensors for improved wound care

Last week’s poll: what action should follow Honda’s closure of its Swindon plant?

Microfluidic device isolates individual cancer cells from blood samples

Direct borohydride fuel cell could take off in electric aircraft

Supercharging STEM engagement with science capital

Branson’s Virgin Galactic flies higher and faster than ever before

Stretchy but tough fibres have potential for robotics and textiles

Beyond the Year of Engineering

How female engineers are smashing stereotypes at Brompton

UK-propelled Israeli probe aims to be the first privately-funded lunar lander

Protein found in squid forms fibres of sustainable materials