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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.

European cities improve nature with their infrastructure through Urban Nature Plan’s

Cities across Europe are improving how they perceive and integrate nature within their urban environments.

Excessive screen time may raise kids’ risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study links excessive screen time in children and teens to higher risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance, especially when sleep is limited.

Scientists find way to reverse nerve damage in rare ALS form

Researchers using patient-derived stem cells reveal a rare ALS mutation triggers a chronic stress response in motor neurons, blocking it reverses damage in lab models, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

The EU invites public input on EU4Health Programme 2026

The European Commission is calling on stakeholders across Europe to give their perspectives and priorities for the EU4Health Work Programme 2026.

EU Bioeconomy youth ambassadors begin two-year mission in Brussels summer camp

The second cohort of EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors has officially launched its two-year journey to tackle sustainability and innovation across Europe.

Quantum behaviours: Atomic orbitals unlock ‘frustration’ in materials

Columbia University researchers have discovered a new way to create quantum materials. By utilising the chemistry of atomic orbitals, they've found a novel source of "frustration" that leads to complex quantum behaviours

A brief history of Wallace’s Ternate house

Hydrogeologist Paul Whincup explains why the Alfred Russel Wallace house on Ternate is one of the most significant scientific historical sites in Indonesia.

NASA partners with six companies to explore lower cost space delivery solutions

NASA has awarded contracts to six U.S. aerospace companies to conduct studies focused on cost-effective ways to deliver spacecraft to complex orbits.

Socioeconomic disadvantage linked to lasting impact on child mental health impact

New research reveals that children growing up in socioeconomic hardship are significantly more likely to suffer persistent mental health challenges.

New stroke drug cuts brain damage by 60% in early tests

A new experimental treatment has been shown to reduce brain damage from stroke by up to 60% in mice, raising hopes for a breakthrough in recovery outcomes.

CAF Version 4.0 has been released to improve the UK’s infrastructure cyber defence

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched Version 4.0 of its Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), which is an important step forward in protecting the UK’s national infrastructure (CN) against the cyber threat landscape.

DOE selects Standard Nuclear for the first advanced nuclear fuel pilot project

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed a new milestone in its efforts to revitalise domestic nuclear fuel capabilities.

UK space frontiers 2035: The next decade of UK space science

The UK Space Agency has been working with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to launch a new initiative titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio.

Ofqual to fine WJEC £350k after 1,500 GCSE students got wrong results

Ofqual will fine WJEC £350,000 after over 1,500 GCSE students received incorrect results due to moderation and marking review failures in a 2022 exam series.

First immunotherapy for advanced endometrial cancer approved in the UK

NICE has approved pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for advanced endometrial cancer, cutting death risk by 26% and it is now available on the NHS.

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.

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