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First-of-its-kind carbon-14 diamond battery promises thousands of years of power

First-of-its-kind carbon-14 diamond battery promises thousands of years of power

Scientists from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the University of Bristol have developed a carbon-14 diamond battery, an incredibly long-lasting power source with potential applications in medical devices, space exploration, and extreme environments.

Vodafone and Three merger approved with binding 5G roll-out commitment

Vodafone and Three merger approved with binding 5G roll-out commitment

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the Vodafone and Three merger, contingent on binding commitments to invest billions in 5G infrastructure, cap mobile tariffs, and protect competition in the telecom market.

DNA-based tiny robotic hand rapidly detects Covid-19

DNA-based tiny robotic hand rapidly detects Covid-19

A nanorobotic hand, made from a single piece of DNA, can detect Covid-19 with high sensitivity, block infections, and show promise for targeted drug delivery.

‘World’s first’ industrial-scale carbon capture plant opens in Norway

‘World’s first’ industrial-scale carbon capture plant opens in Norway

400,000 metric tons of CO2 will be captured annually at a new carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway.

Government reveals first rail networks to return to public ownership in 2025

Government reveals first rail networks to return to public ownership in 2025

South Western Railway will become the first major train service to return to public ownership in 2025, marking the first step in the development of Great British Railways.

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