The shipping industry is on an exciting but challenging journey as we transition towards a zero-carbon future. There is clearly great potential for nuclear technology to play a key part in achieving this mission. A nuclear propulsion ship emits no carbon, and its paramount goal is to be designed with a life cycle cost (LCA) of less than half that of carbon neutral ships.See https://safety4sea.com/major-industry-stakeholders-join-forces-for-nuclear-propulsion/
With the cost of satellite connectivity and cloud-based software becoming more affordable, the concept of wearable collars to track cows, move them remotely and create virtual “fence” boundaries where they are desired became possible. See https://www.corraltech.com/features
The United Kingdom is exploring development of cooperative “talking” missiles under a new $3 million defence competition launched earlier this month.The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is hoping to identify, fund, and develop the new category of cooperative missiles, which can communicate with each other, share situational awareness, and organise themselves to “work together” efficiently during an engagement to achieve a common objective. See https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/joint-capabilities/13268-uk-opens-defence-innovation-contest-to-find-cooperative-talking-missiles
British Sign Language (BSL) will be taught as a GCSE (General Certificate Secondary Education) in England from September 2025, the government says.It says the qualification will be open to all pupils, who will learn about 1,000 signs, as well as an important life skill and advance inclusivity.The curriculum has been finalised after a 12-week public consultation with input from parents, teachers and organisations from the deaf and hearing communities.BSL was officially recognised as a language in the UK last year, after the British Sign Language Act was passed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-67772338
