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Canadian researchers have created bacteria that eat cancer from the inside out, using genetic engineering to solve a problem that stumped scientists for decades. The breakthrough could offer a highly targeted way to destroy solid tumors without harming healthy tissue.
A groundbreaking study challenges engineers to move beyond defense systems and design technologies that actively reduce conflict and promote stability. The research outlines how engineering choices, from water pipelines to power grids, can either fuel tensions or foster peace.
A University of Missouri scientist engineered algae that attracts and removes microplastics from water while cleaning wastewater and creating useful bioplastic products. The breakthrough could transform how cities treat water and tackle plastic pollution.
A tiny organism from an Oxford pond uses DNA in a way scientists have never seen before, reassigning two genetic "stop signs" to build proteins instead. The accidental discovery reveals nature's flexibility and hints at countless genetic surprises still waiting in the microscopic world.
Australian koalas are rewriting the rules of genetics by bouncing back from near-extinction with surprising genetic diversity. Their recovery offers hope for endangered species worldwide facing similar threats.
Ghana's Deputy Minister is urging engineers to enter politics and governance, arguing that technical expertise is missing from policy decisions. Only two engineers currently serve in the cabinet, creating a gap between policy design and real-world implementation.
The University of Virginia's Engineering Student Council threw a special gala to honor undergraduate students who've made their campus community better. From teaching assistants to design team leaders, dozens of student engineers got recognized for going the extra mile.
Timothy Moananu, 24, earned his Bachelor of Engineering with honors in forestry from the University of Canterbury and now works as a principal engineer in Samoa. His father challenged him to pursue the degree without academic help at home, and Timothy proved he could make it happen. ---
African engineers with world-changing ideas can now compete for £50,000 and months of free business training in the UK. The Royal Academy of Engineering just opened applications for its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, supporting solutions that tackle real problems across sub-Saharan Africa.
Beijing just launched a groundbreaking professional title system specifically for robotics engineers, creating the first clear career pathway in a field that's reshaping our future. The city's 30,000 robotics professionals can now advance from assistant engineer to principal senior engineer with recognition for real innovation.
A six-foot Scots engineer who once fixed jet engines now helps businesses transition into renewable energy. Her journey shows how workers from other industries are filling critical gaps in the green economy.
Nigeria just handed 30 student engineering teams $3,000 each to turn their classroom ideas into real products that could transform the country. It's the boldest move yet to stop young engineers from leaving the country by showing them they can build their futures at home.
Seven teams of MIT undergrads designed, built, and test-fired actual jet engines in just four weeks using AI as their engineering partner. The JARVIS Challenge proved AI can dramatically speed up hardware development, but human judgment still makes the difference.
The Royal Academy of Engineering is now accepting applications for the 2027 Africa Prize, offering African engineers a chance to turn their solutions into market-ready innovations. The program combines funding with eight months of business mentorship to help promising technologies reach the people who need them most.
Gambia's President challenged engineering graduates to turn their skills into real solutions for climate change, food security, and energy access. The country is betting big on homegrown engineers to transform national infrastructure and create jobs.
Ghana's top engineering body is unveiling bold solutions to fix the country's crumbling roads and restore public trust. The February 19 address promises engineering excellence over shortcuts.
A naturally occurring genetic mutation carried by 14% of people significantly lowers the risk of colorectal cancer, offering new hope for personalized prevention. After decades of being overlooked by standard genetic tests, researchers have finally proven this variant acts as a protective shield.
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
Scientists discovered that South Africa's Cape leopards are genetically distinct from all other African leopards, having evolved separately for over 20,000 years. Despite being hunted nearly to extinction, these smaller cats are thriving with surprising genetic health.
A Ghanaian lawmaker pledged support for female engineering students during an International Women's Day event that's helping close the gender gap in a male-dominated field. The initiative brought together students and industry leaders to build career pathways for the next generation of women engineers.
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