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Read article: Sir Martin Wood: the supercool thinker who founded Oxford Instruments
James McKenzie looks back at the remarkable life of the late Sir Martin Wood, who was a pioneer in the commercialization of physics research
Read article: Could commercial fusion power plants get us to net zero?
James McKenzie applauds recent record investments in commercial fusion power plants, which could help us to create a net-zero economy
Read article: Why smaller is better when it comes to nuclear power
James McKenzie thinks that small modular nuclear reactors could help many countries to meet their “net-zero” emissions targets
Read article: Space for all: here are some of the huge commercial opportunities away from Earth
With launch costs plummeting fast, James McKenzie examines the huge commercial potential of the space sector
Read article: Towards quantum 2.0 technology: where the best opportunities for business lie
James McKenzie is excited about the prospects of firms developing technology based on seemingly esoteric fundamental quantum phenomena
Read article: Help me if you can: founding a business doesn’t have to be lonely
In his latest article on funding hi-tech firms, James McKenzie looks at the help on offer for businesses to innovate and grow
Read article: Business and industry must rise to the challenge of climate change
James McKenzie believes the climate crisis offers opportunities to business – but warns that solutions will only be found with the help of governments and financial markets
Read article: Are you good enough to cross the valley?
In his third article on funding hi-tech firms, James McKenzie looks at recent initiatives to help them jump over the “valley of death”
Read article: The business of holidays: why going away can earn you money
Can a holiday make you rich? James McKenzie explains how business ideas – both big and small – often arise when you’re away on vacation
Read article: Why these tax benefits could help you start a business
In the second of a series of articles on how to start and fund a business, James Mckenzie looks at government tax incentives
