Construction & building Sino-German Eco Park puts sustainability at its heart A collaborative urban development project between China and Germany is harmonising environmental protection, energy efficiency and economic advancement.More
Infrastructure Fast track beneath the Alps Engineers have spent almost 20 years burrowing the world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel under the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps
Infrastructure Modular system rethinks rail A new aboveground steel rail system could revolutionise transportation for the developing world. Its minor physical footprint will mean it is safer for wildlife and better for the environment than traditional road and rail
Innovation Tiny battery packs big punch Researchers have created a world-first fuel cell that uses stainless steel to power mobiles for a week and keep drones airborne for more than an hour
Innovation Building real-life iron men How the development of innovative robotic exoskeletons could change healthcare and industry forever
Construction & building Steel cover seals Chernobyl More than 30 years since the Chernobyl disaster contaminated huge swathes of Europe with radioactive material, engineers have finally managed to seal the carcass of the nuclear plant’s destroyed reactor block
Construction & building Creating a home for Porsche How German architects used steel to translate the iconic Porsche brand into a structure that pushes the boundaries of architecture: the Porsche Pavilion
Innovation Cranes reach new heights An innovative add-on kit from Terex Cranes can enhance the capacity of some of the world’s largest steel cranes
Innovation A new era of inhalers A new ultra-thin reinforced steel inhaler could revolutionise how asthma sufferers carry their medication, with a design that is stylish and safe
Innovation How to clean up Glastonbury Britain’s Glastonbury Festival introduced reusable steel cups this year, but can this latest innovation really reduce the event’s carbon footprint?