The daily commute on London Underground took on a terrifying new  challenge in 1939 when the capital’s subterranean commuters ran the very real risk of being drowned during their journey.

Manufacturers are being encouraged to take part in a major new Skills Barometer survey designed to identify the current skills landscape.

A company with roots at MIT has been selected to develop battery cells to power the Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in hybrid car.

When architect Skylar Tibbits announced a project to develop morphing materials earlier this year, he rekindled public imagination about 3D printing.

Over the course of this week The Engineer - in partnership with software giant Dassault Systèmes - will be exploring what AI means for the world of engineering

Japanese lunar exploration company ispace and Chuo University are assessing the feasibility of transporting AI-equipped robots to the Moon to explore lava tubes from 2028 onwards.