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Shaping Europe’s digital present and future

Open Access Government offers an update on the EU’s policy priorities for shaping Europe’s digital landscape and future.

A new food strategy for the UK

The establishment of the UK’s cross-government Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) represents a significant first step towards the government’s vision of creating a more sustainable food system that supports farmers, manufacturers, and, crucially, ensures public access to healthier foods.

£9.5 million government fund will help to tackle digital exclusion across the UK

The UK government has launched a new £9.5 million fund to support local councils, charities, and community organisations in helping more people across the country get online.

Breakthrough blood test could transform multiple myeloma diagnosis

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has created a blood test that could offer a less invasive way to detect and monitor multiple myeloma.

Weight loss boosts natural conception chances by 47% in women seeking IVF

A University of Oxford-led review found women with obesity who lost weight before IVF were 47% more likely to conceive naturally and 21% more likely to become pregnant overall.

New AI breakthrough could speed up fusion energy development

A new artificial intelligence tool is helping researchers tackle some challenges within fusion energy by protecting the inside of fusion reactors from the intense heat of plasma.

14 Urban Mobility solutions hit the road with Romania’s first accelerator programme

Romania is taking a big step forward in transforming city transport. The country’s first urban mobility accelerator, invest Urban Mobility Accelerator, has officially launched its inaugural programme, welcoming 14 innovative teams selected from over 50 European applicants.

Scientists create toothpaste from human hair that could stop tooth decay

Scientists at King's College London have created a toothpaste using human hair proteins that can rebuild damaged enamel.

The Devolution Bill: A potential game-changer for the charity sector

As the Devolution Bill moves through parliament, UK charities are preparing for some dramatic changes and the potential benefits that civil society could gain from the proposed changes.

Astronomers have revealed the ‘Eye of Sauron’ in deep space

A new scientific breakthrough blends science fiction imagery with cutting-edge astrophysics. Astronomers have captured a new image of a distant cosmic jet that resembles the mythical ‘Eye of Sauron’.

Pregnant mums can now self-refer online for faster NHS midwife appointments

Expectant mothers in England can now bypass GP visits by completing a simple online form on NHS.uk to self-refer directly to local maternity services, ensuring timely and personalised care.

AI-powered CRISPR tool enhances precision in gene editing

Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed an AI-driven gene editing method that improves DNA repair predictions, enabling more accurate and safer genome modifications.

Radical reforms are needed to break the nuclear energy deadlock

Nuclear energy in the UK is being held back by a web of outdated regulations and bureaucracy, according to an interim report from an independent task force.

Eating disorders: A public health priority

Dr Andrea Pickering, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Clinical Partners and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, makes the case for better diagnostics, earlier intervention, and family-centred care in eating disorders.

New guidebook released on inclusivity in climate innovation

Climate KIC is taking steps in transforming how climate innovation is approached across Europe with the launch of its Inclusive Design for Climate Innovation: A Practitioner’s Guide.

Under-the-skin electrode enables real-world epilepsy seizure monitoring

King's College London researchers develop a minimally invasive under-the-skin electrode that allows continuous, real-world tracking of epilepsy seizures, improving diagnosis and treatment options.

NASA launches phase 2 of LunaRecycle Challenge to tackle space waste

NASA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its innovative LunaRecycle Challenge, inviting U.S. based individuals and teams to develop creative solutions for recycling waste materials on the Moon.

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