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Taking low-dose colchicine daily may slow the progression of a common acquired gene mutation found in the blood of older adults that can lead to certain blood cancers and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a subanalysis of the LoDoCo2 trial published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and…
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Listen to this article Stannah Lifts Services (Stannah) is managing a major accessibility upgrade at several South Western Railway (SWR) stations along the Wessex route, installing a total of 13 passenger lifts to date. These upgrades are part of a broader initiative across Network Rail’s Southern region, aimed at making stations accessible for all. Funded…
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Listen to this article Rail Engineer’s series of articles on the creation of the modern railway has so far covered motive power, permanent way, and signalling. Each of these physical assets are self-evidently essential for a railway system to function at all. Perhaps the promoters, developers, and funders of the first early railways gave less…
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Listen to this article Trackside working on electrified railways demands meticulous isolation procedures – these are vital, yet invariably time-consuming. Siemens Mobility, however, is piloting a new technology that promises to streamline the isolation process, affording trackside teams significantly more time to carry out essential works during possessions. The Siemens Remote Securing solution has been…
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From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Mertens, Wolfgang Keller, Martin Haseneder, and Anna Goldbrunner (all from Bayernwerk Netz). Photo credit: Christian Martens, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH On the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, a local substation operated by network operator Bayernwerk Netz GmbH, has been upgraded with technology for remote monitoring and control. At almost 3,000 meters,…
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Image courtesy Hitachi Energy Just under two years since securing a majority stake in power electronics and energy management solutions supplier eks Energy, Hitachi Energy has now acquired what remains. According to Swiss tech company in a release, the acquisition enables them to deliver a scalable, flexible, and complete approach for energy storage customers. eks…
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The UK is falling behind global leaders in robotics and AI but solutions can be found from looking at other countries’ success, says a report from Make UK and Sage. The report, Making it Smarter: Global Lessons for Accelerating Automation and Digital Adoption in UK Manufacturing, explores how targeted innovation and digital investment, especially in…
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To address the rising need for specialised aseptic line expertise in the Americas, Sidel has established a dedicated training center in Atlanta, which opened on 28 August 2025, focused on boosting workforce skills, increasing productivity, and empowering customers to achieve their goals. The new training facility is designed to strengthen trainees’ skills in state-of-the-art aseptic…
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation seeking views on reforms to modernise the environmental permitting framework for the industry and energy sectors. The consultation which runs until 21 October 2025 sets out a number of regulatory reforms to support innovation in emerging technologies, streamline permitting and provide the…
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Fluke Corporation has launched a new addition to its 55XX multi-product calibrator series with the Fluke 5530A Basic Multi-Product Calibrator. The 5530A is designed for calibration and metrology technicians, targeting industrial calibration workloads at what is said to be a more affordable price point. A new Null Meter option has also been added to the…
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