Welcome to August’s social media round up; a look through some of the most engaging curated content shared across our social media channels during the last month. From advances in respiratory care and medical oxygen to aerospace manufacturing, space missions and hydrogen infrastructure, August brought progress across many of the sectors we support.
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Medical Oxygen / Medical Gases
Clinical trial finds AI system improves oxygen delivery in hospital patients – Read the Article
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Dubai: What Athletes Are Actually Using It For – Read the Article
Before You Book: 7 Things to Check When Travelling with Medical Oxygen – Read the Article
Respiratory Conditions
Study links new cell type to lung scarring in pulmonary fibrosis patients – Read the Article
Major Phase 3 emphysema/COPD-related study reaches completion – Read the Article
Overuse of inhalers found to increase heart attack risk in asthma and COPD patients – Read the Article
Proton therapy offers hope for lung cancer patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who had limited treatment options – Read the Article
First global trial now testing new treatment for chronic cough in IPF – Read the Article
Machine learning helps predict resistance to common cystic fibrosis antibiotics – Read the Article
Air Quality
Wildfire Air Pollution Spreads Across France and Europe – Read the Article
Tower Hamlets records nearly 40% reduction in air pollution since 2019 – Read the Article
UK launches new local Air Pollution alert service – Read the Article
The fight against cancer must include cleaner air – Read the Article
Impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on lung function growth in children in London, UK: a prospective parallel cohort study – Read the Article
Aviation / Drones
Investing in the future of aerospace production: Landmark R&D facility to boost UK aircraft manufacturing – Read the Article
A Major Step Towards Kuwait Advanced Air Mobility Through Strategic Partnership Between KNETCO and Skyports – Read the Article
Rolls-Royce and partners achieve hydrogen-powered aviation first – Read the Article
Indian eVTOL developer Sarla signs deal with Hexcel for the supply of composites – Read the Article
British Transport Police (BTP) has completed the first phase of its pioneering ‘Drone in a Box’ (DIAB) project with seven operational sites now live – Read the Article
Netherlands Aerospace Centre Enhances Aerocomposites Adhesive Bonding Capabilities Via Plasmatreat Installation – Read the Article
Satellites and Space Exploration
INNOSPACE completes launch rehearsal for suborbital rocket SEBIT ahead of August 19 test flight – Read the Article
EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation – Read the Article
Airbus and Thales to develop SpainSat NG-III for secure satcomms – Read the Article
NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars – Read the Article
ESA signs first contracts under European Launcher Challenge – Read the Article
Hydrogen
Britain Puts £28M Behind Storing Power for Four Days — and Hydrogen Caverns Are Half the Answer – Read the Article
Festival uses hydrogen-powered main stage – Read the Article
Europe’s Electrolyser Factories Sit Underused as Less Than 10% of 2030 Hydrogen Projects Reach FID – Read the Article
Swappable Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Ships Clears Major Testing Milestone in Italy – Read the Article
Nobian and Air Products sign long-term agreement for RFNBO-compliant hydrogen – Read the Article
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