The first armoured personnel carrier, and the first amphibious tank! The Mark IX (known to troops as 'The Pig') was the first purpose built Infantry Carrier - designed to solve the problem of moving infantry across the battlefield with the fighting tanks. Large doors replaced the gun sponsons, and there was space inside for up to 30 armed troops, with provision for them to shoot through loopholes. Alternatively, it could carry up to 10 tons of stores such as ammunition or fuel), or be modified i

Julian Brown has developed a new fuel called Plastoline, made by converting plastic waste into a 110-octane, clean-burning liquid through microwave pyrolysis. After five years of experimentation, he demonstrated the fuel’s potential in Atlanta, running a 2023 Dodge Scat Pack entirely on Plastoline before a crowd of over 1,000 people. The invention aims to tackle both plastic pollution and fuel sustainability, showcasing what he calls a breakthrough in renewable energy innovation. Early lab tests