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The researchers say T-STAR allows swarms of drones to fly faster, safer, and with unprecedented coordination, even in highly complex and obstacle-filled environments. An advance that might allow drones to retain high speed while avoiding collisions in cluttered environments has been reported by researchers at Durham University A seemingly notable development in drone swarm technology, […]

Geothermal developers looking to locate a ground-source heat pump in Cardiff (pictured) need to consider the new data carefully, says BGS. Scientists have discovered cavities in the clay underneath Cardiff, which will influence the siting of future geothermal developments. Understanding how heat moves within the subsurface is important for the development of geothermal energy, including

Darren Hanson is director environmental solutions, Xylem UK. New environmental legislation for England and Wales requires continuous water quality monitoring, writes Darren Hanson of Xylem UK – and the wins will go beyond river water quality. With the Environment Act 2021 now in active rollout, the UK water sector is entering a pivotal phase. Part

The world’s first full-scale commercial ammonia-fuel engine has been completed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), marking a milestone in efforts to decarbonise global shipping. A large (50cm) bore, seven-cylinder engine intended for medium gas carriers, a mid-sized class of commercial gas-transport vessels, it is equipped with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The engine passed its

Researchers in the US report that plants rapidly boost their immune systems during drought recovery, knowledge of which phenomenon they say indicates potential genetic strategies for designing more drought-resistant crops (words: Salk Institute) A plant’s number one priority is to grow—a feat that demands sunlight, nutrients, and water. If just one of these three inputs

A new study appears to find that the scale, speed, and ambitious targets driving Scotland’s offshore wind industry demand a strategic approach to supply chain development. Strengthening resilience will require both the diversification of port operations and focused investment in key infrastructure such as wet storage and integration berths. The comprehensive simulation modelling project was

Key findings from what’s described as the UK’s biggest flexible plastic kerbside recycling collection project (known as the FlexCollect initiative) appear to show that commingled flexible plastic collections are achievable, if state-of-the-art infrastructure receives sufficient investment. Envirotec offers perspective on how technology is enabling this progress, with material provided by Sherbourne Recycling, which provided one

Chalk streams – globally rare rivers once known for their gin-clear waters – are being impacted by microparticle pollution to a disturbing extent, according to a new study, seemingly the first to gather this kind of monitoring data about a chalk stream. Fewer than 300 chalk streams exist worldwide, and England is home to most

The introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has rattled many industries, with companies concerned about potential cost increases. However, EPR may also present an opportunity to reduce disposal costs or even cash in on some commercial waste. Recycling rebate experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are advising business owners to re-evaluate their waste to discover if they could

This article contains sponsored content. Modern warehouses generate an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of operational waste annually across the UK, with packaging materials accounting for nearly 60% of this total. Traditional recycling approaches, while valuable, only address waste after it has been created. Advanced waste reduction strategies focus on prevention, optimisation, and systemic change to