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21/07/2023
4ocean collected 30 million pounds of trash since it started in 2017. This is the most trash ever collected by one company. They work in 12 places around the world to help the ocean and the animals that live in it.
Read more: https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/4ocean-collects-record-setting-30-million-pounds-of-trash/
20/07/2023
UK businesses gain access to zero tariffs on more than 99% of current UK goods exports to CPTPP countries
Read more: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2023/jul-2023/UK-joins-12trn-TransPacific-trade-bloc
19/07/2023
Revolutionizing Organ Transplants: OrganOx Raises Funds for Global Expansion
Medtech firm OrganOx has raised £25 million in funding to expand its commercial footprint and develop technology to increase the number of organs available for transplantation.
The funding will allow OrganOx to build new manufacturing facilities and conduct post-market clinical evaluations.
Read more: https://tech.eu/2023/07/17/oxford-s-organox-raises-a-25-million-profusion-to-expand-its-commercial-footprint-and-make-transplant-organs-more-widely-available/
22/06/2023
A drone has been developed that can douse wildfires from above the hillsides where firefighters can’t go. The drone is equipped with a water tank and a nozzle that can spray water on the flames. It is controlled by a remote operator who can direct it to the fire location and control the water flow.
Read more: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/firefighting-drone-can-douse-wildfires-tackling-flames-on-hillsides-where-fire-professionals-cant-go/
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21/06/2023
The UK government has announced a £45m boost for quantum technology research. The funding will be used to support research into quantum computing and other quantum technologies. The funding will help the UK maintain its position as a world leader in quantum technology.
Read more: https://physicsworld.com/a/uk-announces-45m-boost-for-quantum-technology-research/
20/06/2023
UK invests £213m in science research infrastructure
UKRI is investing £213 million to expand and upgrade existing research infrastructure. The funding will help UK researchers tackle major challenges such as COVID-19 research and recovery, and net zero goals. The investment will help the UK cement its status as a science superpower.
Read more: https://www.uktech.news/news/government-and-policy/science-research-infrastructure-funding-20230619
16/06/2023
Nuclear-powered cargo ships are trying to stage a comeback. Nuclear power is particularly suitable for vessels that need to be at sea for long periods without refuelling. Over 160 ships are powered by more than 200 small nuclear reactors.
Read more: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/nuclear-cargo-ships
15/06/2023
Airships are back, promising to clean up aviation. Will they take off again? With current helium reserves set to last at least 50 years, Jayant Mukhopadhaya believes a more imminent challenge for airships could be convincing passengers to opt for a slower form of aircraft. “Aeroplanes are popular because they’re fast,” he says, “So a major mindset change would be required for those kinds of slower transport”
Read more: https://www.positive.news/environment/airships-are-back-promising-to-clean-up-aviation/
14/06/2023
The US and the UK have announced the Atlantic Declaration, a partnership that could mitigate the impact of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act on British firms. The agreement is far from a trade deal. UK firms could gain access to US green funding as part of plans to boost UK and US ties announced by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden.
Read more: https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2023/06/sunak-and-biden-promise-action-on-ai-data-sharing-defence-and-green-subsidies/
13/06/2023
London named top global city for tech investment over past decade.
London is the top city for global tech investment over the past decade. London beat out European hubs in Germany and France, and even US titans like New York to take the top spot for foreign investment into tech projects. London has attracted more than 1,700 separate investment projects in the past decade.
Read more: https://www.uktech.news/tech-hubs/the-south-east-of-england/london/london-top-city-tech-investment-decade-20230609
07/06/2023
Scientists have introduced a groundbreaking technology called "Air-gen" that generates electricity from the air we breathe.
Air-gen uses a protein-based material to extract electrical energy from moisture present in the atmosphere, allowing for a renewable and sustainable energy source.
This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate power, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and contribute to a cleaner and greener planet.
Read more: https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/scientists-unveil-breakthrough-air-gen-technology-to-make-energy-from-air-article-100546346
06/06/2023
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is proposing the establishment of a global watchdog to oversee the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
This watchdog would ensure that AI systems are safe, ethical, and do not harm people or violate privacy rights.
The aim is to create a framework that promotes responsible AI use worldwide, protecting individuals and fostering trust in AI technologies.
Read more: https://zeenews.india.com/technology/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-planning-global-ai-watchdog-report-2617281.html
