Tanya Weaver

Warwick

Assistant Editor at Engineering & Technology (E&T) Magazine

I write, edit, run, parent, bake, read, keep bees… not all at once and some more than others. Assistant Editor at the IET’s E+T magazine.

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Google sets sights on geothermal energy with new deal in Asia

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

Google has signed a “first-ever” corporate agreement for geothermal energy in Taiwan with Baseload Capital. Tech giant Google has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2030 – but, by its own admission, this is an “extremely ambitious goal”. Last year, its annual environmental report revealed that the company has fallen short of its climate goals, with its emissions in 2023 having risen 13% on the previous year, reaching 14.3 million metric tons. A lot of this is due to energy-hungry data centres.
Proposed grid reforms to axe ‘zombie’ projects and fast-track renewable power

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved proposed reforms from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to transform the grid connection process that will see clean energy projects prioritised. In its manifesto, Labour set itself the lofty goal of entirely decarbonising the UK’s energy grid by 2030. To achieve this, renewable energy projects need to be connected to the grid at pace.
Uncovering the mysteries of fired brick production in Germany’s ancient 'second Rome'

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

An interdisciplinary team is to delve into the under-researched Roman brickwork of the German city of Trier. Located on the Moselle river in western Germany near the border with Luxembourg, Trier is considered Germany’s oldest city, founded by the Romans in the first century BC. Trier was one of the four capitals of the Roman empire during the Tetrarchy period in the late third and early fourth centuries and was known as the ‘second Rome’.
UK government bets on quantum technology’s potential with £121m investment boost

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

The UK government has announced a £121m investment boost into quantum technology to help tackle fraud and money laundering, which cost the economy £2.6bn a year. Today is World Quantum Day, an annual celebration promoting public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world.
Millimetre-sized brain sensor could transform brain-computer communications

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

Researchers have developed a micro-brain sensor that can be placed between hair follicles on the scalp to capture high-fidelity signals. A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a direct communication link between the brain’s electrical activity and external devices, such as computers, robotic limbs and other brain-monitoring devices.
Hydrogen-powered cruise ship set to take to the seas in 2026

1 week ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

The “world’s first” cruise ship to be powered entirely by hydrogen is currently under construction in Italy, with delivery scheduled for late 2026. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri and Swiss travel company Viking have struck a deal to build the “world’s first” hydrogen cruise ship. The hydrogen stored onboard will power both propulsion and onboard electricity generation. The Viking Libra is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard in northern Italy.
‘World first’ 3D-printed railway station assembled overnight in Japan

2 weeks ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

A new 3D-printed train station was constructed in just six hours in what railway operators are calling a ‘world first’. The installation took place in the rural town of Arida, Japan, between the departure of the last train and the arrival of the morning’s first. The project was a collaboration between housing company Serendix and the West Japan Railway Company. The West Japan Railway Company said a traditional construction would have taken more than two months and cost twice as much.
Global energy grids strained by surge in AI data centres and chip production

2 weeks ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

Electricity consumption by data centres is set to double by 2030, while energy required for AI chip production soared by more than 350% worldwide between 2023 and 2024. Demand for AI-driven data centres is booming. While tech giants such as Google, Meta and Amazon are all building their own facilities, governments are also investing in the infrastructure.
Self-driving tech from Wayve to feature in Nissan models from 2027

2 weeks ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

UK start-up Wayve to install its autonomous driving software in Nissan cars from 2027. Nissan’s next-generation ProPilot technology will see a camera, lidar sensor and radar combined with Wayve’s self-driving software. The Japanese car maker said this will set a “new standard for autonomous driving with advanced collision avoidance capability”. The collaboration between Nissan and Wayve marks the first deal the AI start-up has made with a global car maker.
Future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe furnaces hangs in the balance

2 weeks ago | eandt.theiet.org | Tanya Weaver

British Steel has announced that steelmaking in Scunthorpe is heading for closure as operations are “no longer financially sustainable”. The UK government has said it would consider nationalisation if necessary but a “commercial solution” was still possible. Founded in 2016 from the ashes of Tata Steel, British Steel has had a challenging decade because of reduced demand for the metal and tough competition from Chinese manufacturers.