The UK government has announced a new package of measures to speed up planning decisions on shale gas exploration.
Japanese researchers have reported a chemical method of synthesising insulin involving the self-assembly of polypeptide chains.
In a speech on the UK government’s industrial strategy, the prime minister has challenged the NHS, the AI industry and health charities to work together.
A 3D battery made using self-assembling polymers could allow devices like laptops and mobile phones to be charged much more rapidly.