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The right contractor to manage your EV charging point rollout

Electric vehicle infrastructure strategy is at the top of local governments’ to-do lists. But how does one choose the right installation contractor to support their EV charging point rollout?.
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Transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing

Upcycled Medical Ltd describe the process of transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope sheds new light on supernova

James Webb's Space Telescope (JWST) is now studying one of the most renowned supernovae, SN 1987A (Supernova 1987A), located 168,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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Digital skills shortage: How can local authorities level up digitally?

Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector, Virgin Media O2 Business, explains how local authorities can address the digital skills shortage.
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Cutting-edge optics combined with AI accelerate virus detection

Researchers have introduced an automated rendition of the viral plaque assay, the gold standard method for virus detection and quantification This approach incorporates time-lapse holographic...
Mark Derbyshire, left, Managing Director (Domestic Products) at Groupe Atlantic UK, Republic of Ireland and North America, with Energy Minister Lord Callanan, centre, and Jason Speedy, Chief Operations Officer at Groupe Atlantic UK, Republic of Ireland and North America.

Our net zero mission to invest in low carbon heating

To meet the UK’s net zero target and scale up the rollout of low carbon heating solutions, such as heat pumps, a strong, collaborative partnership between Government and industry is essential.
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Breakthrough blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

A new groundbreaking blood test, p-tau217, holds potential as an Alzheimer's disease indicator. When incorporated into a two-step process, it demonstrates exceptional accuracy in detecting or ruling out brain amyloidosis, a crucial early sign.

A planet denser than steel? Planetary collisions could be the cause

Astronomers worldwide have found a planet the size of Neptune, denser than steel, whose composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash.
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Chinese spacecraft identifies threats from U.S. GSSAP satellites in GEO

A Chinese study identifies threats concerning close approaches by U.S. GSSAP satellites to Chinese GEO spacecraft, revealing potential threats to high-value assets.

A clean energy future: UK launches a review of Energy Treaty Membership

The UK Government has announced a review of its Energy Charter Treaty membership as they contemplate withdrawal without a key modernisation agreement.
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Government enhances support for affordable healthcare studies in the UK

The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.
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Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue

The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.
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Increasing food inflation and the impact on supermarkets

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK food inflation in March and April 2023 was the highest in more than 45 years.
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Coastal fisheries resilient even throughout marine heat waves

Marine heat waves and prolonged periods of hot ocean temperatures have raised alarms for their detrimental impacts on marine ecosystems.
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The influence of COVID-19 on multi-generational living

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a temporary increase in children residing with grandparents and extended family members, underscoring the significance of multi-generational living.

Finger sweat test detects antipsychotic drugs in patients

Innovative finger sweat test provides patients with a more comfortable and non-invasive way to monitor antipsychotic drug levels.
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Strain on NASA deep space network amidst growing demand

NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) faces a critical juncture as mounting demand from Artemis missions and other space endeavors taxes its capabilities while budget constraints exacerbate the strain.
The CLARI mini-robot created by Kaushik Jayaram, assistant professor, mechanical engineering and Heiko Kabutz, PhD student, mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Revolutionary shape shifting robot can squeeze into confined spaces

Meet CLARI, the small flexible Robot designed to navigate small spaces, with some inspiration from the world of bugs.
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Shaping reality through the lens of technology: Ctrl+Innovate

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern world, the lens of technology has taken centre stage as a driving force of change. Technology has fundamentally reshaped our reality.
Parked British Airways Airplanes at Gatwick Airport due to COVID19, a mix of Airbus A320s and Airbus A319s.

Air traffic control glitch reveals weaknesses within the aviation industry

An issue with the UK’s air traffic control system left hundreds of flights grounded and passengers stranded on bank holiday Monday (August 28), but what are the greater implications for the aviation industry?

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