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UK electric vehicle production soars by 50 per cent
30 March 2023
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) produced in the UK rose by almost 50 per cent compared with a year ago according to new figures
‘Do more to tackle toxic tyre particles’, Imperial experts urge policymakers
27 March 2023
Scientists and policymakers must do more to limit the potentially harmful impact of toxic tyre particles on human health and the environment, researchers from Imperial College London have said.
UK government to relax regulations in bid to speed up infrastructure projects
25 March 2023
The government has launched an ‘Action Plan’ to hasten the installation of infrastructure projects deemed to be of national significance such as new transport links and offshore wind farms.
METHOD TO PRESERVE ENTANGLEMENT COULD ENABLE NEW QUANTUM TECH
23 March 2023
An international team of researchers has developed a new method of overcoming a key challenge for the development of future quantum tech.
Ocean-scrubbing ships ‘could efficiently remove CO2 from water using new process’
22 March 2023
‘Ocean-scrubbing’ ships could one day clean the seas they travel on by removing carbon dioxide from the water, according to the developers of a new method for extracting the gas.
Reduced subject choice under Curriculum for Excellence is affecting opportunities and outcomes for Scotland’s young people, research finds
21 March 2023
Curriculum narrowing and a reduced choice of school subjects under the Curriculum for Excellence are affecting outcomes for Scotland’s young people, according to a new study from the University of Stirling.
Bill to make flexible working easier for employees clears the Commons
20 March 2023
Efforts to make it easier for employees to request flexible working have cleared the Commons.
BSA welcomes Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
19 March 2023
The British Science Association (BSA) welcomes the announcement of the new Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, as announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
5,000 years of history to be inspected
18 March 2023
HES have commenced assessments at a number of sites in our care across Orkney prior to high level masonry inspections being carried out later this year.
Boost for Quantum Computing and Engineering
17 March 2023
The day after many of us enjoyed Dr Viv Kendon's lecture on Quantum Computing, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, mentioned support for areas mentioned in the talk.
UK’s first national 6G research facility to open
16 March 2023
A new research facility at the University of Sheffield will bring together academics and industry to innovate and support the delivery of future 6G services.
