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EV fires are more dangerous, and more likely to occur when the vehicle is parked or during charging
Batteries

Impervio separator offers solution to thermal runaway

Embedded between the fabric layers of this FFP2-style face mask is a specialised gas sensor that could help diagnose chronic kidney disease from a person’s breath
Sensors

Face mask sensor detects chronic kidney disease

The AirCar holds a Certificate of Airworthiness and has so far completed over 170 flight hours
Aerospace

Klein Vision unveils AirCar production prototype

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