<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The Lab - Brookes Bell - News</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com</link><description>The latest The Lab - Brookes Bell News</description><generator>TYPO3</generator><language>en</language><atom:link href="https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>What Is Digital Twin Technology &amp; What Is It Used For?</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/what-is-digital-twin-technology-what-is-it-used-for-159686/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/what-is-digital-twin-technology-what-is-it-used-for-159686/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
Digital Twin technology is rapidly redefining how we design, monitor and optimise the world around us, enabling real-time insight, predictive maintenance and smarter decision-making across industries from aerospace to healthcare.
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Why have composites become so pervasive? The answer lies in their ability to transcend the limitations of single-component materials, offering design flexibility and enhanced performance where conventional materials might fall short.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Trap and Destroy “Forever Chemicals”</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/scientists-develop-breakthrough-method-to-trap-and-destroy-forever-chemicals-159666/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/scientists-develop-breakthrough-method-to-trap-and-destroy-forever-chemicals-159666/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
Scientists at Rice University, working with international collaborators, have developed a new environmentally friendly method to capture and break down toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in water.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ofgem Approves Early Investment for Major Clean Power Transmission Projects</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/ofgem-approves-early-investment-for-major-clean-power-transmission-projects-159665/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/ofgem-approves-early-investment-for-major-clean-power-transmission-projects-159665/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
Three major projects designed to strengthen Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions have taken a significant step forward after Ofgem approved updated delivery dates and early investment.
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Ultrasonic testing (UT) is one of the most widely used branches of NDT that uses high-frequency sound to reveal hidden flaws and measure thickness without harming components.
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New technologies designed to harness and accelerate the process of ocean-based carbon dioxide absorption are not yet ready for large-scale deployment, according to a new report from the European Marine Board (EMB).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK Government Confirms £55bn Funding Boost for Science and Technology Research</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/uk-government-confirms-pound55bn-funding-boost-for-science-and-technology-research-159663/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/uk-government-confirms-pound55bn-funding-boost-for-science-and-technology-research-159663/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
The UK government has announced a landmark £55 billion package of long-term funding for science and technology research, representing the largest-ever investment in R&amp;D by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ember Warns Drax Carbon Removal Project Could Exceed Entire Carbon Capture Budget</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/ember-warns-drax-carbon-removal-project-could-exceed-entire-carbon-capture-budget-159662/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/ember-warns-drax-carbon-removal-project-could-exceed-entire-carbon-capture-budget-159662/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
A new analysis by energy think tank Ember has raised serious concerns over the cost and effectiveness of a proposed carbon removal project at Drax Power Plant.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Study Explores Biomass as Key to Long-Duration Energy Storage</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/new-study-explores-biomass-as-key-to-long-duration-energy-storage-159661/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/new-study-explores-biomass-as-key-to-long-duration-energy-storage-159661/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
A new study has underlined the potential for biomass to play a central role in the UK’s energy transition, offering long-duration storage capacity to complement wind and solar power while also delivering negative emissions.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK Floating Wind Faces Test as Projects, Investors, and Policy Collide</title><link>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/uk-floating-wind-faces-test-as-projects-investors-and-policy-collide-159660/</link><guid>https://thelab.brookesbell.com/about/news/uk-floating-wind-faces-test-as-projects-investors-and-policy-collide-159660/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[
UK ambitions to scale floating offshore wind to help meet net‑zero goals face renewed strain as project exits, financing pressures, and CfD timing reshape the sector’s outlook.
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