The long, flexible – a type of robotic arm – was passed through a narrow hole in the 3-metre thick concrete around the core, then sliced through a 400mm diameter vessel attached to the Dragon reactor core. Contractors OC Robotics were called in by the… read more
The VMD is carrying out a survey on the disposal of controlled drugs. Our aim is to understand the extent of the problem vets face when getting controlled drugs witnessed for disposal. At present vets must destroy schedule 2 controlled drugs in the p… read more
The Government has pledged £200,000 to the University of Plymouth to research how sources of microplastics enter the UK’s oceans. read more
A new research project analysing the impact of tyres and clothing on the marine environment has been launched today by the Government. Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has pledged £200,000 for scientists at the University of Plymouth to explore how… read more
Education Secretary Damian Hinds will clearly set out how the Government will “trust school leaders to get on with the job” by clarifying who schools are accountable to and boosting development opportunities for new teachers. In an address to more tha… read more