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Cheaper Covid-19 test more efficient than PCR in detecting alpha variant

Cheaper Covid-19 test more efficient than PCR in detecting alpha variant

A new point-of-care Covid test has proven successful in differentiating the alpha variant from previous strains.

Satellite images locate global poverty from space

Satellite images locate global poverty from space

Researchers have found that night-time satellite images can help shape aid policy for those living in poverty and enhance global energy cost savings.

Sailing towards cleaner seas: Green ammonia to fuel ships

Sailing towards cleaner seas: Green ammonia to fuel ships

A new £5.5m research project is exploring the potential of ammonia to decarbonise the marine sector.

Energy Innovation Agency to propel Greater Manchester towards net zero goals

Energy Innovation Agency to propel Greater Manchester towards net zero goals

The Energy Innovation Agency has officially launched to help Greater Manchester to attract and support energy innovators on their journey to commercialisation.

Scientists knit soft robot wearables that power personalised healthcare

Scientists knit soft robot wearables that power personalised healthcare

An automated knitting process – not dissimilar to your grandma's knitting – is being used to create soft pneumatic actuators for gaming, smart homes and personalised healthcare.

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