AI robots and plastic made from peas – science to watch in 2026

AI robots and plastic made from peas – science to watch in 2026

CC features in a BBC report highlighting breakthrough innovation across the Cambridge Science Park, including advances in physical AI, sustainable materials, smart optics and medical diagnostics. It showcases the park’s thriving ecosystem and growing momentum for 2026, with CC’s humanoid‑robot research and local companies driving exciting technological progress.

5 perspectives on European climate-tech

5 perspectives on European climate-tech

Long-duration storage and microgrids could redefine the energy system. On the New Wave podcast, Simon Belka, Co-Founder of Shifted Energy, explores compressed-air storage for decentralised grids and the clean energy paradox: despite record renewable generation, gas remains essential because the grid can’t store or move electricity quickly enough