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Self-driving car smashes world record on Space Shuttle airstrip

Self-driving car smashes world record on Space Shuttle airstrip

A car driven by artificial intelligence has beaten the world speed record for a fully autonomous car on a straight.

Introducing Lyra, the robot mapping radioactive materials

Introducing Lyra, the robot mapping radioactive materials

Lyra the robot is helping to inspect redundant nuclear laboratories and identify radioactive materials.

We urgently need to give environmental protection to space too, say researchers

We urgently need to give environmental protection to space too, say researchers

“We need all hands on deck to address the rapidly changing satellite situation if we can hope to co-create a future with dark and quiet skies for everyone,” scientists urge.

Self-charging smart tech is within reach, thanks to tiny devices powered by movement

Self-charging smart tech is within reach, thanks to tiny devices powered by movement

Edinburgh engineers have developed a new method to create versatile materials that generate electricity by harnessing the energy produced by movement of the human body.

Turning single-use masks into strong, durable concrete

Turning single-use masks into strong, durable concrete

Researchers have come up with an innovative way to tackle increased plastic waste caused by the pandemic: using disposable masks to strengthen concrete.

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