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Pneumonia detected by breath-sniffing sensor

Pneumonia detected by breath-sniffing sensor

A new technology can rapidly diagnose pneumonia and other lung conditions through a patient’s breath.

Plastic pollution transformed into Parkinson’s drug

Plastic pollution transformed into Parkinson’s drug

A new technique, pioneered by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, recycles waste plastic bottles to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Sheffield scale-up initiative launched to boost UK’s industrial growth

Sheffield scale-up initiative launched to boost UK’s industrial growth

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has announced the launch of AMRC Scale-up to support high-growth deep tech manufacturers in defence, aerospace and energy.

Tiny ‘edge’ computer could accelerate uptake of self-driving cars in rural areas

Tiny ‘edge’ computer could accelerate uptake of self-driving cars in rural areas

Using a large-language AI model, an affordable computer could help bring autonomous vehicles to locations with limited telecommunications infrastructure.

Giant electricity tunnel built under River Thames to support home-grown energy

Giant electricity tunnel built under River Thames to support home-grown energy

A tunnel boring machine has begun its journey under the River Thames under new plans to accelerate the UK’s clean energy network.

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