Trump has long been a climate-sceptic. But he’s close to tech figures who like big technological solutions to global problems.
- Professor of Engineering Dynamics and Vibration, University of Cambridge
In the first of two episodes on geoengineering, The Conversation Weekly examines the case for repairing the climate with technological interventions.
Is reaching net zero emissions by 2050 enough to halt warming? One leading scientist says no.
Batteries could well be powering short-haul flights in the near future.
Here are two possible forms of regional geoengineering.
Starship’s groundbreaking design will help it land safely on Mars one day.
The plan has plenty on reducing emissions, but less on removing already-emitted carbon from the atmosphere.
With further technology required and practical uncertainties, time is running out for them to be useful in the fight against climate change.
Earth is fast approaching the red lines that scientists have urged temperatures cannot cross if we have any hope of avoiding catastrophic climate change. Here are the emergency measures we need.
The science behind the famous World War II attack masterminded by Barnes Wallis.
With 35 new inter-city routes shortlisted for testing, it’s time to start taking hyperloop seriously.
First tip: learn to wobble.
It’s not the bell that needs attention, it’s the Elizabeth Tower that houses it and the Great Clock that makes it chime.
Yes, it really is rocket science.
The science behind an old clock and how it keeps up.
Here’s how to use maths to pull off the craziest motorbike stunt of all time.
Hitler’s plan for a weapon that would outgun the allies was doomed – but one engineer has been trying to find out how it worked.
Though climate engineering has lots of problems we need to do more than simply cut emissions.
Contact Hugh for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Cambridge, UK
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @hughhunt
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
