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China unleashes 13-foot robot titan with 39 hydraulics to crush over 1,100 pounds
China’s NeodraDynamics Robotics has introduced a heavy-duty humanoid robot designed to handle industrial workloads beyond......
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US to get 46,000-square-foot new submarine repair center that can boost battle readiness
The United States is set to get a new submarine repair center. The Trump administration......
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US student builds smart X-ray tool that cuts 44-hour particle analysis to 10 hours
A student in the US has come up with a new automated X-ray tool that......
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Cold-proof alloys: Scientists find new class of metal that resist cracking at minus 423°F
A pair of experimental alloys has stayed tough at 20 kelvin, or minus 423 degrees......
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New electric car battery concept promises lighter packs with improved driving range
Jointly anchoring the battery electric-vehicle (BEV) industry, ProLogium, a Taiwan-based energy innovation company, together with......
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£2.2bn in unspent developer contributions could help tackle road repair backlog, MPs say
More than £2.2bn in Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions remains unspent by planning authorities in England and Wales, according to a rep...
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Ageing infrastructure and cyber threats are disrupting businesses’ water security
Business leaders and water system decision makers in the UK have said that ageing infrastructure and threats to cyber security are obstacles to protec...
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Welsh Senedd moves motion to review operation of Barnett Formula in light of ‘unfair rail funding’
Members of the Senedd have backed calls for the UK Government to accelerate its commitment to investment in rail infrastructure in Wales and allow Wel...
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Why collaboration is at the core of durable electricity infrastructure
The independent electricity network sector has built its reputation on speed and flexibility. The post Why collaboration is at the core of durable ele...
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Amey appointed as system integrator for Northern Powerhouse Rail Phase One
Amey has been named by Network Rail as the system integrator for six projects that together make up Phase One of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) pr...
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Leading the modular movement: How Portakabin is reinventing how we think about physical space
As the first significant modular building provider in the UK, Portakabin is a true innovator in its field, providing flexible, The post Leading the mo...
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Heathrow’s £49bn expansion faces longer delivery timeline
Heathrow Airport’s proposed third runway may not open until 2039, despite plans to secure planning permission by 2029. The revised timetable highlight...
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Housing planning approvals in England fall to 14-year low
Planning approvals for new homes in England have fallen to their lowest quarterly level since 2012. The decline points to a smaller development pipeli...
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Can a 2.5% deposit change the first-time buyer market?
The Your First Home scheme could allow eligible first-time buyers in England to purchase a new-build home with a 2.5% deposit and a 20% government equ...
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£2.5bn Royal Docks regeneration moves forward with 1,500-home plans
Plans for nearly 1,500 homes, a seven-acre waterfront park and a new DLR station have been submitted as part of the £2.5bn Thameside West regeneration...
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