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European Commission appoints new member to ERC scientific council

The European Commission has announced the appointment of six leading scientists, along with the renewal of one current member, to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC).

New Respiratory Therapy Solutions framework helps patients stay well at home this winter

As winter illnesses surge across the UK, a new national initiative aims to help people with long-term respiratory conditions stay healthier and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

Flaring black hole launches ultra fast winds across space

Astronomers using two of the world’s best X-ray observatories have witnessed a dramatic and extremely fast outburst from a supermassive black hole in the spiral galaxy NGC 3783.

The rise of AI-driven personalization in air travel

Quad Advisory explores how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping personalization and revenue optimization for airlines.

Weight-loss drug liraglutide may slow Alzheimer’s decline, new study suggests

New trial finds liraglutide reduces brain shrinkage by nearly 50% in Alzheimer’s patients and slows cognitive decline by up to 18% within a year.

From promise to practice: Inclusive digital transformation for the NHS 10 year plan

The NHS’s 10-Year Plan aims to transform healthcare by prioritising prevention, personalisation, and integration. This approach, argues John Clarke, must accommodate those who are digitally excluded while utilising technology to empower staff and improve patient outcomes.

Gene therapy achieves world-first remission of “incurable” leukaemia

Scientists at UCL and GOSH have used groundbreaking base-edited CAR‑T cell therapy — BE‑CAR7 — to treat aggressive T‑cell leukaemia, with two‑thirds of patients now disease‑free.

ERC awards €728 million in consolidator grants competition to 349 mid-career researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of its latest Consolidator Grant competition, selecting 349 mid-career researchers for a combined €728 million in funding.

One in seven patients trapped in NHS “referral black hole”

A new Healthwatch England survey shows that 14% of GP referrals for specialist care are delayed, lost, or rejected, leaving thousands of patients waiting indefinitely for treatment.

Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks

Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

The philosophy of loneliness: Why being alone is not the enemy

Tim Boerkamp at Examined Mind explores the philosophy of loneliness, including why solitude is not the enemy.

Geminid meteor shower set to light up the sky this weekend

Skywatchers are expected to see the Geminid meteor shower reach its annual peak this weekend.

Only 1 in 10 gets the right care for COPD

A shock survey by charity Asthma + Lung UK reveals that more than 90% of people with COPD are receiving inadequate care, with those living in more deprived communities five times more likely to die from the condition.

UK confirms first case of dangerous clade‑1b mpox strain

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first UK case of the more serious Mpox virus “clade Ib” strain.

Intellicule secures NIH grant for biomolecular modelling software

Intellicule has received a $217,941 NIH SBIR Phase I grant to develop advanced deep-learning software for biomolecular modelling. This technology aims to accelerate novel drug discovery and advance precision medicine by improving cryo-EM analysis.

Record-breaking cosmic explosion defies astronomers’ expectations

A cosmic explosion unlike any seen before has prompted astronomers to rethink long-standing ideas about the universe’s most powerful outbursts.

EU study calls for a unified approach to tackle rising cyberbullying

A new analysis by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows the urgency in addressing cyberbullying across the EU.

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