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UK government backs new small nuclear technology with £210 million

UK government backs new small nuclear technology with £210 million

The UK government announced £210 million of new funding on November 9 to go towards the next steps in designing Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactors (SMR).

The first ever electric VTOL drag race

The first ever electric VTOL drag race

In Airspeeder’s first-ever EXA Series pre-season test race – known as the EXA Drag Race – two remotely-flown Alauda Aeronautics Mk3 Speeders are pitched in a battle of pure speed down a 300m drag strip.

Primary Engineer MacRobert medals announced at COP26

Primary Engineer MacRobert medals announced at COP26

Six young people from across the UK have been recognised as leading creative problem solvers in engineering innovation following the announcement of the inaugural Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal winners at COP26.

Blackburn company will support first-of-a-kind commercial fusion power plant

Blackburn company will support first-of-a-kind commercial fusion power plant

Assystem has been awarded two contracts by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to support the development of ‘STEP’ (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production), the UK’s prototype fusion power plant that will demonstrate the commercial viability of fusion energy.

World's first hydrogen-powered ambulance prototype displayed at COP26

World's first hydrogen-powered ambulance prototype displayed at COP26

Visitors to COP26 in Glasgow are viewing the world’s first hydrogen fuelled ambulance, created by ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, and its partners.

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