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EVs made up over a quarter of new cars sold in 2025

EVs made up over a quarter of new cars sold in 2025

New analysis shows a significant rise in electric vehicles sold this year, marking a “major turning point” for the global automotive market.

Bacteria-dyed fabrics could help protect astronauts from radiation

Bacteria-dyed fabrics could help protect astronauts from radiation

A Scottish-made fabric, which can both help to prevent skin cancer on Earth and protect astronauts in orbit, will be sent to the Moon.

Robot dog sniffs out Scottish whisky safety

Robot dog sniffs out Scottish whisky safety

In a first for the Scotch whisky industry, a new project is investigating the use of advanced robotics to flag up small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in warehouses.

First US highway wirelessly charges electric HGVs on the move

First US highway wirelessly charges electric HGVs on the move

A highway in Indiana has successfully demonstrated in-road charging for large commercial vehicles.

UK launches undersea AI tech to combat Russian threat

UK launches undersea AI tech to combat Russian threat

The Royal Navy is being equipped with autonomous vessels and AI to help protect undersea cables and pipelines.

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