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Self-healing material makes car scratches disappear

Self-healing material makes car scratches disappear

A new transparent coating has been developed that can heal surface scratches on cars in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight.

Artificial intelligence teaches microrobots to swim

Artificial intelligence teaches microrobots to swim

The development of AI-powered robotic swimmers marks a substantial leap in the progression of microswimming capability.

Isle of Flight: Boots becomes first UK pharmacy to deliver prescriptions via drones

Isle of Flight: Boots becomes first UK pharmacy to deliver prescriptions via drones

Boots has successfully completed its first test flight from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, opening the way for widespread use of drones for the delivery of prescription medicines.

How can we close the skills gap in manufacturing and engineering?

How can we close the skills gap in manufacturing and engineering?

It’s no secret that UK engineering and manufacturing industry is suffering a massive skills shortage. While open positions remain unfilled in many sectors, a report by Search Consultancy found that the industry is the worst affected, with 85 percent of businesses currently feeling the strain from a lack of skilled workers.

Government commits £635m to decarbonise the public sector

Government commits £635m to decarbonise the public sector

The UK Government has committed £635 million to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, in order for public sector organisations to install low-carbon heating and additional energy efficiency measures.

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