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British scientist wins Nobel prize for medicine

Three scientists were awarded the prestigious prize for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

New ultrasound technology ‘can spot cancer earlier’

A new ultrasound technology that could pick up far more cases of cancer and cut the need for biopsies has been developed by scientists.

Businesses ‘beyond disillusioned’ with Brexit brinkmanship – CBI deputy chief

His comments came after Michael Gove claimed that the automotive and retail sectors were ready for a no-deal Brexit.

Stagecoach trial the UK’s first single deck autonomous bus

The system uses multiple sensors such as radar, optical cameras and ultrasound to detect and avoid objects.

Space agency launches scheme to attract young people

The sector generates billions of pounds for the economy and creates around 42,000 jobs.

Project xCloud streaming service will be coming to the UK in October

Xbox’s new video gaming streaming service will begin a public beta test in the UK next month.

Tasmanian devils offer scientists clues for new cancer immunotherapy treatments

Proteins that are active in both human cancers and Tasmanian devil facial tumours may give clues to how cancers evade the immune system.

A great day raising money for Macmillan!

A fantastic baking effort raised a whopping £419.25 - beating last year total by £10.14!

Amazon’s Echo Frames and Buds see Alexa break free of the home

Amazon has made its Alexa virtual assistant wearable and wireless for the first time, taking the AI helper out of the home or car.