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Science, engineering & technology news
Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.
CPI and Quotient Sciences Launch Joint Venture to Accelerate RNA Drug Development
CPI, a key innovation partner at NETPark, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Quotient Sciences to form a new joint venture aimed at speeding up the development of RNA-based medicines.
Sep 5
Durham University scientists pioneer new drone swarm technology
Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions.
Sep 5
Durham University scientists map stress response system in plants
Researchers have created the world’s first complete map of a crucial cellular system that helps plants respond to stress.
Sep 4
Space to Innovate: The Space Enterprise Lab at NETPark
The Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) at NETPark is a dedicated hub for space innovation, located within the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence.
Sep 4
Scientists Build Quantum Computer That Snaps Together Like LEGOs
A modular quantum processor design shows ~99% fidelity. It paves the way for scalable quantum computing.
Sep 3
Defence Testbed Accelerator: £100,000 Funding Opportunity for UK Innovators
The Defence Testbed Accelerator, part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, is now open for applications.
Sep 3
Kromek Announces Strategic Partnership with Siegrist to Expand European Reach
Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation detection technology, has announced a new partnership with Siegrist GmbH, who are now the official distributors of Kromek products in Germany. Â
Sep 2
REPROCELL Europe - Advancing global life sciences from NETPark
REPROCELL Europe , part of the global life sciences company REPROCELL Inc. (Japan), is a leading example of high-tech inward investment operating successfully from the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in County Durham. The company’s site within the science park’s Plexus building plays a critical role in its international operations—supporting research, manufacturing and product distribution across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). REPROCELL’s presence at NETPark
Sep 1
RED Scientific: Data-driven wargaming and defence & security innovation from NETPark
Marc Brûlé-Walker, RED’s Director of Engineering RED Scientific (RED) has expanded into the North East Technology Park (NETPark), reinforcing its commitment to regional defence and security innovation. RED’s operational digital wargaming platform is helping shape high-level defence strategy—supporting mission rehearsal, logistics planning and staff officer training at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and NATO. These aren’t games for entertainment—they are cutting edge, evide
Sep 1
What 100 Years of Quantum Physics Has Taught Us about Reality—And Ourselves
This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to UNESCO, marking 100 years since quantum mechanics was proposed.
Aug 29
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