Australia and the United Kingdom will deepen defence research ties as early bilateral quantum tech collaboration shows signs of success, according to the top defence scientists from both nations.See https://www.innovationaus.com/aust-uk-to-deepen-non-aukus-defence-research-ties/

A Texas toll road operator has turned to the sky for solutions to a very down-to-earth problem: roadway maintenance. The key to the approach is interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR),  which creates high-density measurements by using radar signals from Earth-orbiting satellites. InSAR imagery permits the monitoring of data representing a wide area at all times of day or night, in any weather conditions. See https://www.enr.com/articles/54102-texas-toll-road-tries-satellite-sensing-for-maintenance

NuScale Power and Prodigy Clean Energy revealed a revolutionary, transportable marine-based Small Modular Reactor power

The rising international demand for advanced nuclear is shown in a new report that illustrates why more countries are supporting nuclear innovation to strengthen their energy security and advance decarbonization targets.  Read more: https://www.thirdway.org/memo/2022-map-of-the-global-market-for-advanced-nuclear-emerging-international-demand

Zero-emission monorail concept now looking to turn into a reality for both underground and open-pit mining.The company recently teamed up with the Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) within its Surface Mining Alternative Haulage project to collaborate and co-develop the technology.The rail structure is very similar to a rollercoaster design; it also incorporates components from a subway system; and the rail element is also very modular like an Alimak raise climber – it is pre-constructed and bolted together.See https://im-mining.com/2022/11/01/riino-changing-the-way-we-mine/

Dutch company KWS partnered with Wavin and Total to develop PlasticRoad – a prefabricated, modular roadway made from recycled plastic. The modular fitted pieces make it 70% faster to build whilst the plastic hollow design makes it four times lighter than asphalt.The hollow design also allows for pipes and cables to be installed without extensive digging and has the capacity to store excess water during storms and floods. The trial phase began this September with the opening of a bike path in the Netherlands.See https://www.volkerwessels.com/en/projects/plasticroad