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A spin-out from the University of Surrey, England, is developing a new process to make silicon emit light – potentially cutting the cost of optical components.

To change the physical characteristics of existing polymers for new market opportunities such as non-stick chewing gum.

A new class of antibiotics, to tackle MRSA and other multi-resistant organisms, is in development by a spin-off from the University of Surrey, UK.

New technology to repair the meniscus in the knee is under development at the University of Bristol, UK.

A spin-out from the University of Southampton, UK, has a new “scintillation detector” that it says can help stop radiological threats at airports and elsewhere.

Energy: The Manchester “bobber” is using the power of ocean waves to find a lower-cost route to alternative energy.