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How Things Work: Quantum Navigation

Global Navigation Satellite Systems are vulnerable to technical outages, cyberattacks, atmospheric disruptions and interference. Quantum technology eliminates these and ensures zero drift – meaning it can locate and navigate vehicles with pinpoint accuracy in any environment. It could even protect from accidental and malicious attack.

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Our Global Innovation and Technology Centre is where we turn ingenious ideas into reality. In this video series direct from the Centre, our experts discuss some of the world’s most innovative technologies, explaining how they work and how they will help to create a positive human future.

How Things Work: Cell and Gene therapy

Cell and gene therapies are a new class of treatments that can teach our bodies how to fight specific diseases or restore lost functions. They’re exciting because they have potential to beat life-challenging conditions.

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As quantum computers creep ever closer to widespread adoption, organisations must start planning for quantum-secure privacy now.

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World Environment Day: Beating plastic pollution

Consumers and companies alone cannot drive the change needed to reduce the use of plastic in society. We identify the bold action that governments need to take.

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Tomorrow’s health system, today: pushing towards preventative and predictive healthcare

Preventative and predictive tools and technologies are crucial in the delivery of personalised care, keeping people healthier at home for longer.

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Building for the future: Celebrating a decade of STEM internships at PA

Reflecting on 10 years of internships and impactful projects

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The real problem with corporate climate change

Climate change is like no other threat we’ve faced before. It requires strong leaders, who are driven to play their part and who won’t stop until the job is done.

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