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DOE invests $625 million to advance U.S leadership in quantum science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $625 million investment to renew its five National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centres.

Machine learning breakthrough creates stable, efficient wireless power transfer

A research team from Chiba University and its collaborators has developed a fully numerical, machine learning-based design method that significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

Scientists uncover genetic clues to why some people age with frailty

Karolinska Institutet researchers analysed DNA from nearly one million people and found genetic variants tied to brain function, immune defence, and metabolism that raise the risk of frailty in old age.

Ancient predator’s dietary shift offers clues for surviving climate change

New research on the fossilised teeth of an ancient predator reveals how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted its diet to survive extreme global warming, offering lessons in climate adaptation for wildlife today.

International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis

The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14.

Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research

The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to accelerate research and development in women’s health.

Lupus symptoms ease with age as scientists uncover the surprising reason why

Scientists have found that lupus symptoms improve with age as immune system genes become less active, offering new insight into age-related treatment strategies.

2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England

Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.

Continued innovation in space: Curiosity rover celebrates 13 years on Mars

After 13 years of exploring the Red Planet, NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to make discoveries.

Scientists grow a mini human brain that connects, glows, and thinks like the real thing

Johns Hopkins researchers have grown a multi-region human brain organoid with rudimentary blood vessels and connected neural circuits that mimic fetal brain development.

Mitochondrial transfer enhances immune cell function in lung cancer treatment

Researchers have developed a lung cancer treatment that delivers healthy mitochondria to tumours, boosting T cell activity and improving the effectiveness of cisplatin chemotherapy with reduced toxicity.

30 projects under Horizon Europe will tackle climate and ocean challenges

The European Union is continuing its efforts to fight climate change and restore aquatic ecosystems with 30 projects that have officially signed grant agreements under the Horizon Europe Missions calls.

EU kicks off consultation and call for evidence for the Circular Economy Act

The EU Commission has launched a public consultation for its upcoming Circular Economy Act. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy, boosting the EU's resilience and competitiveness. Feedback is open until November 2025.

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government

The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.

The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement

A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.

Survey solutions experts help staff under pressure

Colin Wheeler, Managing Director at Survey Solutions, describes how the firm assists in implementing comprehensive long surveys or short pulse surveys in high-pressure work environments.

New EU-propel accelerates urban mobility innovations across France

A new partnership between EIT Urban Mobility and the French Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT) has launched the EU-Propel initiative, which is a project designed to scale innovative mobility solutions and tackle the unique challenges of urban transport.

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