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Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new GDS local unit

To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.

Antarctic nunataks could help boost carbon absorption as ice sheets thin

New research led by scientists at Northumbria University suggests that changes occurring in Antarctica could play a surprising role in supporting Earth’s natural ability...

EIC fund delivers first step scale-up investments to boost strategic European technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has taken the following steps toward strengthening Europe's technological sovereignty by finalising its first two equity investments under the new EIC Step Scale Up scheme.

Plant-based foods: Key to health, planet and food security

Siska Pottie, Secretary General of the European Alliance for Plant-Based Foods, argues that instead of imposing restrictions, the EU should concentrate on creating fair conditions that allow sustainable food producers, including those in the plant-based sector, to thrive and innovate in a competitive environment.

Colossal shark fossils rewrite the history of ocean apex predators

Fossils from northern Australia reveal a colossal 8-meter shark that ruled the seas 115 million years ago. This discovery proves that modern shark lineages achieved gigantic sizes far earlier than previously thought, competing with dinosaur-era marine reptiles.

Hidden copper switch supercharges green ammonia production

A hidden shift in copper oxide catalysts to form metallic copper mid-reaction has been identified as the key to supercharging green ammonia production. This surprise discovery offers a clear path toward developing cleaner, more efficient fertiliser synthesis.

UK space agency funds new studies to tackle global space debris challenges

The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK's leadership in global space sustainability efforts.

The EU has selected 56 projects for €389 million in new CEF-Digital funding

The European Commission has approved 56 projects for funding under the fourth round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, marking a significant push toward strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure.

Ariana 6 set for year-end mission to boost Europe’s Galileo constellation

Europe is preparing to end 2025 with a significant milestone for its space programme.

Putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact

Sandrine Thomas, a Small-Scale Fisher, states the case for putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact.

Root canal treatment may reduce heart disease and diabetes risk, study finds

Successful root canal treatment could lower inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to King’s College London research.

The UK invests £155 million to strengthen critical positioning and timing infrastructure

The UK government has announced a £155 million investment to improve the resilience of the nation’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.

AI tool spots blood cell abnormalities missed by doctors

A new AI system can analyse blood cell shapes with higher accuracy than human experts and detect abnormalities often overlooked by doctors.

COP30 shifts the focus from promises to delivery on coal transitions

As COP30 comes to an end in Brazil, the global spotlight is firmly on converting climate pledges into concrete action.

Cancer genomics and global collaboration

The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) is uniting researchers worldwide to share genomic data responsibly, set open standards, and improve oncology care. Leaders from its Cancer Community discuss the current state of cancer genomics and where the field is headed.

The EU has selected eight high-growth innovators for EIC STEP Scale Up investments

The European Commission has announced a new group of deep tech companies that will receive large-scale equity investments through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up scheme.

UK Government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years

New updates to the NHS intellectual property (IP) guidance will improve access to new treatments more quickly.

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