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London’s low-emission zones lead to £37m public health savings

London’s low-emission zones lead to £37m public health savings

A major study has revealed that the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has brought significant health, as well as environmental, benefits.

Smart bandage can heal chronic wounds

Smart bandage can heal chronic wounds

A low-cost, 3D-printed smart bandage is able to promote and monitor the healing process of chronic wounds.

Flying robots could act as autonomous construction platforms

Flying robots could act as autonomous construction platforms

An international team of researchers are exploring how aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air – an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations.

British satellite to map Earth’s forests from space in world first

British satellite to map Earth’s forests from space in world first

A satellite developed by British engineers will be deployed to investigate the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems from space.

UK water sector faces shortfall of five billion litres by 2050

UK water sector faces shortfall of five billion litres by 2050

A new report from NAO suggests that consumer trust in water regulators is at an all-time low.

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