Welcome to October’s social media round up, bringing together some of the most engaging curated content shared across our social media channels during the month.
From developments in oxygen therapy and respiratory care to drone operations, European space missions and hydrogen infrastructure, October brought progress across many of the sectors we support.
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Medical Oxygen / Medical Gases
Oxygen therapy added to rehabilitation linked to better swallowing after stroke – Read the Article
On-site oxygen generation offers alternative supply models for African hospitals – Read the Article
Research explores the effect of automated oxygen control on early-childhood lung mechanics – Read the Article
Respiratory Conditions
Study identifies a shared metabolic pathway driving Cystic Fibrosis lung disease – Read the Article
The six key signs of pulmonary fibrosis and when to consult a doctor – Read the Article
Tozorakimab improves daily respiratory symptoms in people with COPD – Read the Article
Award-winning breathing monitor enters clinical trial at UCLH – Read the Article
New trial results offer potential for another pulmonary fibrosis treatment – Read the Article
Oxford study identifies the leading technology priorities for respiratory care – Read the Article
Air Quality
Indoor air pollution linked to changes in inflammatory markers in people with Cystic Fibrosis – Read the Article
Regular walking may benefit people with COPD, even in areas with higher air pollution – Read the Article
Research suggests that even small increases in air pollution can raise asthma risk – Read the Article
Emergency Services
UK announces new technology and protective equipment to support wildfire response – Read the Article
An unexpected climbing fall contributes to new emergency-medicine research – Read the Article
Archeon Medical raises $9 million to expand its cardiac-arrest ventilation technology – Read the Article
Aviation / Drones
Snowdonia Aerospace Test Centre selected as ARIA’s flight-test partner for the Enduring Atmospheric Platforms programme – Read the Article
Government-backed projects will test electric aircraft across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands – Read the Article
Drone technology strengthens the East Coast railway’s response to severe weather – Read the Article
UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out its approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise – Read the Article
Large cargo drones deliver toolkits to offshore wind turbines in the North Sea – Read the Article
Airspection completes a shore-launched BVLOS flight to a UK wind farm – Read the Article
Compressed Gases
Examining the causes and consequences of the 2026 helium shortage – Read the Article
BOC commissions a new carbon-capture facility in Teesside – Read the Article
Royal Veterinary College explains how veterinary medicine relies on oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, helium and other gases – Read the Article
Satellites and Space Exploration
ESA and Norway agree new projects to strengthen resilient satellite navigation – Read the Article
Europe’s new CRISTAL ice-monitoring satellite moves into its demanding testing phase – Read the Article
Airbus ships the first lightweight Vulcain aft bay for Ariane 6 Block 2 – Read the Article
MMX mission successfully launches, carrying the Idefix rover towards the Martian moon Phobos – Read the Article
ESA’s Prospect mission will send a drill and science laboratory to the lunar South Pole – Read the Article
Scottish space company Skyrora completes a successful rocket-engine hot-fire test – Read the Article
Hydrogen
UKRI launches a £5 million programme to develop components for hydrogen storage systems – Read the Article
European Commission begins consultation on its future hydrogen strategy – Read the Article
Amogy and A*STAR plan to test a system producing up to one tonne of hydrogen each day from ammonia – Read the Article
GKN Aerospace and IAAPS demonstrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology for aircraft – Read the Article
Finland prepares for large-scale underground hydrogen storage in crystalline bedrock – Read the Article
Denmark strengthens its support for a hydrogen pipeline connecting with Germany – Read the Article