How to lose weight without changing your diet or exercise regime

In the desperate dash to attain the perfect summer body, to luxuriate with a certain confidence on the beaches and swimming pools of the world, more and more people are exploring alternative ways of losing weight. You may be familiar … Continue reading

How to keep cool during the summer months

In Britain, we are unaccustomed to it being dry, never mind hot. When temperatures do climb above the 20°C mark, it tends to elicit a state of panic – with people scrambling for sun screen, shades and ice cream. And that … Continue reading

From plastic bags to paving stones: innovative solutions to the waste crisis

Disposing of hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste is no walk in the park – literally. The era of dumping waste in landfill sites is over. With the global population set to rise from 7 billion to 11 billion … Continue reading

How the human race is defending itself against flooding

Although it might not feel like it, the UK is widely expected to suffer a drought in incoming months. And whilst it may seem like the worst time to start preparing for a flood, it is arguably the best. Floods … Continue reading

From the watermill to the dam: How water has fuelled industry

Despite being used for everything from washing to drinking, there is one use of water you might not be aware of – hydropower. The Ancient Greeks first invented the horizontal-wheeled watermill in 3rd century BC and humans have been harnessing … Continue reading

How pumps are being used to save lives

By definition, a pump is a device that moves fluids by mechanical action. The form which this mechanism takes is becoming more and more diverse. We are all familiar with central heating pumps and shower pumps, but pumps are increasingly … Continue reading

The History of Hygiene

Today, we almost take our instant access to steaming jets of hot water at the flick of a switch for granted. Many of us forget the technological advances that have occurred over the past millennia that have morphed and evolved … Continue reading