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High heat pump costs could hinder UK adoption

High heat pump costs could hinder UK adoption

Research from the University of Edinburgh and Imperial College London indicates that the high installation costs of heat pumps for home heating may jeopardise Government targets for decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

Sewage-powered hydrogen car races to break speed record

Sewage-powered hydrogen car races to break speed record

A hydrogen car, designed by students at the University of Warwick, is set to attempt a land speed record using sewage-derived fuel.

UK Government unveils Industrial Strategy to accelerate advanced engineering

UK Government unveils Industrial Strategy to accelerate advanced engineering

The launch of a green paper aims to deliver an Industrial Strategy that focuses on sustainable growth across eight key sectors to foster long-term economic resilience and attract global investment.

You can now chat to a dodo, thanks to AI museum exhibit

You can now chat to a dodo, thanks to AI museum exhibit

A Cambridge museum is bringing dodos – and 12 other species – to life through the power of artificial intelligence.

Robotic clothing aims to boost independence for millions with mobility challenges

Robotic clothing aims to boost independence for millions with mobility challenges

A new initiative is developing robotic clothing and smart healthcare technologies to support the UK's 6.7 million people with age or disability-related mobility issues, backed by the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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