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Research in 2019 estimated that the amount of animal waste is due to increase by 40 per cent between 2003 and 2030 to at least five billion tons, with many farms producing more manure than they can legitimately use as fertiliser
Manufacturing

Manufacturing-grade cellulose made from cow dung

Chris Pudney operating the drug-detection device
Medical & healthcare

Portable device instantly reveals composition of adulterated drugs

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Energy & environment

Floral Energy exits stealth to make microgrid power play

Electronics

Next-gen devices could be possible with temperature-stable bismuth

Wheelchair user wearing VR googles holding a controller leaning to avoid hazards in the VR game, Beat Saber
Communications

MotionBlocks offers accessibility to VR games

3D printing models using the polymeric resin
Materials

Plant based resins could make 3D printing more sustainable

Skills & careers

Government push for more girls in maths and AI

The initial prototype of the STEPS1.0 technology worn on an arm
Sensors

Self-Powered health sensors aim to transform dementia care

Rail & marine

World’s largest electric ferry takes to the water

Lithium fields in the Atacama desert in Chile, South America
Materials

Penn process extracts lithium quickly at low temperatures

TAU Systems aims to create a commercially viable, compact, and cost-effective accelerator
Policy & business

TAU Systems launches beamtime-as-a-service lab

Due to its unique properties, graphene has potential applications in various fields, including electronics, energy storage, and materials science
Policy & business

Partnership set to produce graphene-based polymers for the hydrogen sector