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Charge ahead with ‘EV-olution’ to close gigafactory gap, MPs urge Government

27/11/2023

MPs have emphasised the urgent need for the UK Government to create a more attractive environment for electric vehicle (EV) battery production to combat what they’re calling a “gigafactory gap”.

Autumn Budget 2023: Here’s what manufacturing experts think

24/11/2023

Announced on 22 November, the Autumn Budget introduced a set of strategic measures targeting the manufacturing industry, including investment zones, skills development, AI innovation, and targeted funding for key industries. Here, DPA’s Editor Sophia Bell breaks down the reactions of industry leaders to these announcements.

British satellite tech to combat food insecurity and climate change in Kenya

24/11/2023

Scientists at the University of Leeds are supporting agricultural productivity in East Africa, by using satellite technology to tackle food insecurity amidst the global hunger crisis.

Bendy X-ray detectors could transform cancer treatment

23/11/2023

New tissue-equivalent materials developed at the University of Surrey could pave the way for a new generation of flexible X-ray detectors, with potential applications ranging from cancer treatment to better airport scanners.

Triangle-shaped plane set to be a game-changer for sustainable air travel