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£500m invested in 4,700 postgraduate places to propel engineering and science innovation

£500m invested in 4,700 postgraduate places to propel engineering and science innovation

The UK Government has announced a landmark investment to fund thousands of postgraduate places in engineering and biological and environmental sciences at 45 universities, to create a new generation of world-class researchers.

UK to ban new coal mines as Government accelerates clean energy transition

UK to ban new coal mines as Government accelerates clean energy transition

The UK is set to make history as one of the first countries to restrict new coal licences, introducing landmark legislation to tackle the biggest global polluter.

You could one day control virtual reality with just the palm of your hand

You could one day control virtual reality with just the palm of your hand

New virtual reality/augmented reality technology can transform the skin on your hand into a high-precision, touch-sensitive interface.

Nuclear energy will play a bigger role than anticipated in energy revolution

Nuclear energy will play a bigger role than anticipated in energy revolution

Nuclear energy could reduce costly power grid expansions and enhance renewable efficiency, playing a vital role in Europe’s shift toward a low-carbon energy future, claim researchers.

Robot trained by watching surgeons performs complex procedures with human-level skill

Robot trained by watching surgeons performs complex procedures with human-level skill

A new AI-driven surgical robot trained by watching videos of expert surgeons can now perform complex procedures, marking a major advancement toward fully autonomous robotic surgery.

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