10 years ago today Concorde was mothballed after the tragic crash in Paris and other mechanical issues. Here is a great article on the history and possible future of one of the most remarkable pieces of engineering ever:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24629451
I was interested to find out that hardly any of my pupils knew what Concorde was!
Here is our new STEM logo for our Young Engineers Club which has now been renamed STEM. Thanks to Mr Phee in Technical for his creative work of genius!
Startling design concept for Apple’s new venture... an up to date HQ nicknamed “The Spaceship”, and next door to rivals Panasonic!
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-spaceship-campus-2013-10?op=1
Great video on technology that exists today – some products inspired by the movies as well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYPqZ_SJCjw
British chocolate giants Cadbury have lost a 100 year old patent on the colour purple thanks to Nestle. Read more here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/cadbury-just-lost-exclusive-rights-to-the-colour-purple