Stanford engineer converts old snorkeling masks into reusable face shields for doctors

Americans are increasingly being spotted wearing face masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic, as are people are around the globe. Soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may advise all Americans to cover their faces when they leave the house, the Washington Post reported.   The agency is weighing that recommendation after initially … Read more

NHS engineer refused £250,000 lifeline from taxpayer-backed RBS

NHS engineer refused £250,000 lifeline from taxpayer-backed RBS: Crisis-hit firm makes vital kit for hospital beds By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 22:03 BST, 9 April 2020 Struggling: Tufnol boss Roy Thomason was turned down for an emergency loan An engineering company which makes vital components … Read more

Telecoms engineer moves into garden TENT as he self-isolates

Telecoms engineer moves into garden TENT as he self-isolates to protect 21-year-old family member with chronic asthma amid coronavirus lockdown Engineer John has moved into a garden tent in Thornaby-on-Tees for his family He works in Chelmsford but lives in their North Yorkshire home between jobs His wife’s daughter Tasha, 21, has chronic asthma and is … Read more

Scientists engineer dengue-resistant mosquitoes | Daily Mail Online

Mosquitoes can be genetically engineered to stop them spreading dengue fever to humans, a study has revealed. Working in a lab, scientists created mosquitoes which were immune to the tropical disease and therefore unable to pass it on through bites. They injected the insects with human immune system proteins which were able to fight off … Read more

Hiring Kit: Computer Hardware Engineer

Provided by TechRepublic Premium Published February 10, 2020 Topic TechRepublic Premium Format PDF Computer Hardware Engineers design and create the physical components that make computers, smartphones, sensors, and other digital devices run. Because of the meticulous nature of the work, the best candidates will have an inherent ability to focus on the task at hand. … Read more