UK can use digital revolution to adopt a circular economy, say experts
Experts from industry, academia, and government met at the Science Museum in London this week for the launch of the...
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Electric trucks overtaking diesel on lifetime cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition,...
First research project funded through new collaborative ‘Grand Challenges’ initiative
A project investigating the potential for probiotics to improve food security and biodiversity in the aquaculture sector has become the...
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England’s rural councils play a crucial role in the country’s economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other...
Businesses want university researchers to plug AI skills gaps
University researchers are in demand to help address skills shortages across a range of industries including AI and machine learning....
Defence experts offer policymakers fresh perspectives on the UK’s nuclear forces, Iran and online radicalisation
Experts have warned about a lack of capability in the UK’s nuclear forces, the dangers of Iran developing nuclear weapons...
Experts mark crucial work to clarify international law governing military activities in outer space
Experts have marked their crucial work to clarify the military law governing military activities in outer space – research that...
Signs of ‘tipping point’ to electric vehicles in UK used car market
Second-hand electric cars may be close to a “tipping point” where they become more popular than equivalent petrol and diesel...
Chinese contractors in Belt and Road initiative face greater challenges in democratic countries, study shows
Chinese construction and engineering contractors working as part of the country’s Belt and Road initiative face greater challenges in democratic...