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“Triumph by planet earth”: 175 nations to beat plastic pollution ‘epidemic’ in legally binding pact

“Triumph by planet earth”: 175 nations to beat plastic pollution ‘epidemic’ in legally binding pact

A historic pact, agreed upon by world leaders at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi, plans to end plastic pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024.

Novel solar-powered sensor inspired by dandelion seeds floating on a breeze

Novel solar-powered sensor inspired by dandelion seeds floating on a breeze

Inspired by the way dandelions distribute their seeds, a tiny sensor-carrying device that can travel by wind could be used to monitor climate change.

How can manufacturers manage supply chain disruptions in medical device manufacturing?

How can manufacturers manage supply chain disruptions in medical device manufacturing?

Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, discusses the challenges medical device manufacturers can face due to supply chain disruptions and component obsolescence.

New collaboration works with young people to tackle local skills gap

New collaboration works with young people to tackle local skills gap

A new collaboration between Newcastle University, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and young people aims to address the region’s skills gap.

Researchers create more accurate measurement of indoor air pollutants

Researchers create more accurate measurement of indoor air pollutants

Funded by the Met Office, researchers are creating tools that can enable greater understanding of indoor air quality.

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