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National Grid energises London’s £1bn power tunnel

National Grid energises London’s £1bn power tunnel

National Grid has turned on the first circuit of its major project to rewire London through underground tunnels.

Robot cuts off limb as survival tactic for tough terrains

Robot cuts off limb as survival tactic for tough terrains

A robot developed by Yale University researchers can sever its own limbs to escape tricky situations, mimicking survival tactics found in nature.

Plant material could build sustainable 3D concrete printing

Plant material could build sustainable 3D concrete printing

Engineers are incorporating cellulose nanofibrils, an emerging plant-based material, to enhance the sustainability and resilience of construction practices.

UK drops out of top 10 manufacturing nations for first time, sparking calls for new strategy

UK drops out of top 10 manufacturing nations for first time, sparking calls for new strategy

According to the latest analysis by Make UK, the UK's manufacturing sector has dropped to 12th place in global rankings, in news described by the organisation as “deeply disappointing”.

'House of the Dragon' breathes fire into virtual tech at Bristol University

'House of the Dragon' breathes fire into virtual tech at Bristol University

The University of Bristol is harnessing technology from the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon to create a world-first immersive facility that can measure what the audience is feeling.

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