Looking ahead

Here’s what we have planned for the December issue.

Steam rises from a large geothermal power plant in Hell's Gate, Kenya. Photo: Getty

Energy Comes from Within

Kenya generates nearly half of all its energy from geothermal sources, thanks to the East African Rift Valley. How one of the first African countries to rely on geothermal for large-scale energy production is continuing its leadership in the sector.

All Motors Great and Small, Draw Your Electricity

Electric motors are a ubiquitous feature in today’s society, ranging from the tiny motors that make our cellphones vibrate to the behemoths that drive huge industrial fans. But with increasing challenges facing the national electrical grid, from AI data centers to electric vehicle adoption, will motors continue their electricity consumption dominance?

Coming in January and beyond

Massive expansions are underway at some of the world’s busiest shipping ports and among their most valuable assets are giant ship-to-shore cranes. How these complex machines are evolving to meet the dramatic growth in worldwide port traffic since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, a look at the pursuit of practical fusion, what might replace the gas stovetop in the kitchens of tomorrow, and how engineers are pushing pro sports to the next level,