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A pod of sperm whales underwater in the Atlantic Ocean
Robotics & UAVs

Drones and AI help Harvard team eavesdrop on sperm whales

FlexSea’s material provides sustainable packaging and enriches soil health during natural decomposition
Packaging

Grant awarded for circular seaweed packaging solution

Wearable ultrasound device offers continuous, long-term monitoring of muscle activity
Medical & healthcare

Wearable ultrasound device monitors muscle activity

Policy & business

Industry reaction mixed to historic budget which sees chancellor raise taxes, borrowing and public spending

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death worldwide
Medical & healthcare

AI enabled fibre-optic probe aims to improve stroke treatment

Energy & environment

Electrochemical DAC promises up to 50 per cent energy gains

Previous research by Park and colleagues was inspired by the geometry of leaves.
Materials

Engineers develop method of preventing frost formation

The researchers are testing the use of an adaptive learning platform (ALP) that tailors resources to each student's needs, using machine learning algorithms
Skills & careers

A personalised approach to engineering education is needed, researchers say

MPI will utilise Intellegens' advanced Alchemite machine learning suite
Materials

Collaboration to reduce development time of electric arc furnaces

Oxa driven Ford E-Transit vans and minibuses are now available for integration into commercial fleets
Automotive

Oxa launches autonomous Ford E-Transit for van and minibus modes

An Astute Class submarine leaving the Devonshire Dock Hall at BAE's Barrow site
Defence & security

‘No nuclear risk’ from BAE Barrow fire, say police

Professor Elsa Fouragnan and colleagues working in the Brain Stimulation Laboratory, part of the University of Plymouth's Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC)
Medical & healthcare

Ultrasound technology used as a ‘search and rescue tool’ for the brain