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This illustration shows how X-shaped monomers are interlinked to create the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer. Similar to chainmail, the material exhibits exceptional strength

New material promises improved light-weight body armour

Dstl pushes limits of electromagnetic warfare  

During the first flight at Spaceport America in New Mexico, US the solar powered aircraft flew for 24 hours climbing to more than 66,000 feet and cruising in the stratosphere

BAE's PHASA-35 Solar aircraft completes stratospheric trials

Promoted content: How Babcock is investing in future skills

Modern gas turbine design is beginning to incorporate next-generation ceramic matrix composite materials to meet escalating performance requirements.

Promoted content: Expanding the outer reaches  of material performance

Comment: How the UK can tackle the threat of wildfires

Nokia and Motorola team up on turnkey drone solution

The award is presented and run by the Royal Academy of Engineering (pictured) and the MacRobert Trust

Entries open for MacRobert Award 2025

Comment: The next generation of nuclear science

Watch on-demand: How leading companies are integrating AI into core operations

Swiftsure at Babcock’s Rosyth facility

Babcock marks next stage in submarine dismantling project

Enough landmines are buried underground worldwide to circle Earth twice at the equator

Laser vibration sensing technology offers hope for quicker landmine detection