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Breaking the ice: Drones protect wind turbines from cold weather

Breaking the ice: Drones protect wind turbines from cold weather

For the first time ever, Fraunhofer researchers are using drones to protect the rotor blades of wind turbines from ice – a cost-effective and efficient alternative to current solutions.

UCL scientists to replace Russian-made components on Mars rover

UCL scientists to replace Russian-made components on Mars rover

Aided by a £10.7m investment from the UK Space Agency, UK researchers will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the delayed Rosalind Franklin rover will now be able to launch in 2028.

AI detects COVID-19 with 98% accuracy

AI detects COVID-19 with 98% accuracy

Developed in collaboration with the NHS, a low-cost, portable, AI-assisted test sparks hopes for the prevention of future pandemics.

Ocean plastics: Robot snail is on the trail

Ocean plastics: Robot snail is on the trail

Scientists at Cornell University have unveiled a snail-inspired robot designed to combat the ocean microplastic crisis.

UK launches world’s first guidelines to put cybersecurity at AI’s core

UK launches world’s first guidelines to put cybersecurity at AI’s core

In a significant milestone for the global technology community, the UK has released the first global guidelines aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cyber threats.

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