EU unveils data-driven plan to make shipbuilding faster and cheaper
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Brainy UK scientists create robust optic fiber that may unlock our quantum future
Optical fibers have become the foundation of modern data transmission, used for everything from telecoms and internet services to governmental and space applications. This is because they’re capable of transmitting…
Quantum computing startup eyes mainstream adoption after £30m investment
Quantum computing has immense potential but incredible complexities. While zealots claim it will cure cancer and save the planet, critics warn their promises are far from being fulfilled. One of…
Sweden discovers rare earth metals — and that could redefine Europe’s relationship with China
Swedish company LKAB has discovered what’s claimed to be Europe’s biggest deposit of rare earth metals, promising a critical boost in the continent’s trade security and green transition. “Rare earths”…
Finland’s wind power capacity shot up 75% in 2022, attracting billions in capital
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Concrete is one of the world’s most harmful materials. Graphene could change that
Concrete has been described as the most destructive material on Earth. After water, it’s the most used substance in the world, with twice the usage of steel, wood, plastics, and…
Failure of historic satellite launch ‘a minor dent’ to UK space ambitions
The UK’s space sector is searching for positives after the first orbital launch from western Europe ended in failure. The mission appeared to have started smoothly. At around 10PM GMT…
UK pumps cold cash into green freight with new £7M tech fund
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Wind, solar, and hydrogen: How energy will get more sustainable in 2023
Both the EU’s ambitious 2030 climate target and the current energy crisis have highlighted the need to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. And while wind, solar, and green hydrogen are…
The UK counts down to its first ever orbital satellite launch
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French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps
Amidst the climate and energy crisis, heat pumps have emerged on the housing heating market as a technology that can replace gas and oil, while lowering the energy bills. Yet,…
Evernote has been acquired — here’s how its new owner can fix it
For a while, Evernote was on top of the world. The Californian note-taking app surfed the 2000s tech productivity boom to become the leader in its field. But then it…