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And now for the good news about UK apprenticeships

New solar cell could capture more of the sun's energy

MTI launches Orion Fund for university spin-outs

Government sets up offshore renewable energy centre

Scientists develop cancer test using linear particle accelerator

Manufacturing study highlights value of UK-based production

A380 inspections will check for cracks in wing components

Zeolite-based process could aid petrol-to-diesel conversion

The underwhelming reality of UK apprenticeships

Intelligent Energy and Suzuki create fuel-cell joint venture

Heartbeat-powered pacemaker could prevent repeat surgery

NASA and Northrop Grumman plan to develop 'space tugboat'