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World’s first solar-powered data centre in space

World’s first solar-powered data centre in space

A US start-up has announced plans to launch its first orbital data centre satellite in 2027, in a bid to bypass AI energy bottlenecks.

Largest floating solar energy farm in UK to launch at Port of Barrow

Largest floating solar energy farm in UK to launch at Port of Barrow

Plans for a floating solar energy project that will power around 14,000 homes each year have been approved.

UK robot to weld in space for the first time

UK robot to weld in space for the first time

New funding has been announced to develop robots that can weld whilst in orbit.

UK and US to power supersonic passenger travel

UK and US to power supersonic passenger travel

UK company Helix is collaborating with Californian start-up Astro Mechanica to develop hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraft.

AI teams up with 5G to bring sports fans closer to the game than ever before

AI teams up with 5G to bring sports fans closer to the game than ever before

First-of-its-kind UK technology is set to make sports stadiums smarter and more interactive for fans.

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