Reports from foundries, guild halls, and manufactories tracking breakthroughs, scandals, and shifting regulations.
The great coal-to-quicksilver debate: what's fueling the future?
Coal built the factories. Quicksilver powers the engines of tomorrow. But in this age of alchemical industry, which fuel will truly drive progress—and at what cost?
Molten Truths: Inside the Race to Perfect Heat-Stable Alloys
An in-depth look at the fierce competition among foundries to produce alloys that can withstand the blistering demands of modern alchemical industry.
The Etherglass Screen is real—and it just changed everything
A look at how the newly unveiled etherglass screen is revolutionizing display technology across industries—from analytical engines to alchemical instrumentation.
Dispatches from Gearford: How the Steam-Crane Got Hacked by a Street Tinkerer
When a massive construction crane in central Gearford began performing unauthorized ballet, authorities scrambled for answers. The culprit? A teenager with a wrench, a homebrew logic box, and a grudge.
5 Common Catalysts That Are Slowing Down Your Reaction Efficiency
Not all catalysts speed things up. In fact, some of the most popular alchemical additives may be quietly sabotaging your yields—and your reputation.
The Quicksilver Telegraph: Instant Messaging at Industrial Scale
An exploration of the new quicksilver-based telegraph network promising near-instant communication between cities.
The Market’s Invisible Hand… Made of Brass
Investigating the influence of automated market engines on commodity prices.
The Streetlight That Learned to Listen
A new municipal project uses sound-sensitive alchemical circuits to manage street lighting.
When the Gears Turn Rogue: Sabotage in the Gearworks District
Reports of mechanical systems behaving unpredictably raise questions about design integrity and sabotage.