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AI fellows join the UK Government to modernise public services

The UK Government is bringing leading British artificial intelligence experts into Whitehall to help modernise public services and strengthen national security

World-first cardiac gene therapy treats first heart bypass patient

Doctors have delivered gene therapy during heart bypass surgery for the first time, aiming to strengthen blood vessels and prevent future heart failure.

Hubble reveals how “Blue Straggler” stars defy ageing

New Hubble Space Telescope data confirms that "blue straggler" stars maintain their youthful glow by siphoning fuel from binary companions. This process occurs most frequently in quiet, low-density cosmic neighbourhoods where stellar pairs survive.

Optical colour ultrasound: 3D imaging technique for high-resolution diagnostics

Scientists from Caltech and USC have developed RUS-PAT, a new 3D imaging technique that combines ultrasound with laser light. This hybrid system captures both anatomical structure and blood vessel function in high-resolution, "optical colour."

Unlocking space for agriculture: Satellite data meets farming on the ground

Two new pilot projects funded by the UK Space Agency are exploring how satellite data and digital technologies can help farmers make better decisions, improve productivity, and care for the environment.

EU advances in renewable hydrogen rollout with €270 million Innovation Fund Hydrogen Auction

The European Union has taken another step toward scaling up renewable hydrogen production, as six projects selected under the 2024 Innovation Fund Hydrogen Auction have signed their grant agreements.

UN scientists declare “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy” as systems hit breaking point

A landmark UN report has declared the world has entered an "era of global water bankruptcy," a post-crisis reality where critical water systems have suffered irreversible damage and can no longer meet humanity’s growing demands.

Connecting Women in Digital, closing the gender gap in digital

Although closing the gender gap has been a topic for years with awareness campaigns and investment in education, women remain significantly underrepresented in digital careers and leadership roles across Europe.

PTSD in high-risk professions

Dr Ravi Gill discusses the factors contributing to the heightened susceptibility of individuals in high-risk occupations – such as emergency services and the armed forces – to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Revoice stroke communication device restores speech for patients

Cambridge researchers developed Revoice, an AI wearable that decodes silent speech, helping stroke patients with dysarthria communicate naturally.

Canadian agriculture, strength in diversity

The Honourable Heath MacDonald describes how a Team Canada approach to agriculture will help make Canada the strongest economy in the G7.

Breakthrough cartilage regeneration therapy could prevent osteoarthritis

Stanford researchers develop a therapy that regenerates cartilage and blocks osteoarthritis in ageing joints, showing promise for future treatments that restore joint health.

Ultra-thin semiconductor layers enable light switches thousands of times faster than electronics

Researchers have reached a breakthrough in ultrafast optical switching using atomically thin materials.

Beyond the 10 year plan – Making NHS AI investments actually work today

With the NHS pursuing an AI-driven future, the challenge is no longer imagining what’s possible but delivering what’s needed today. This article outlines how Trusts can make meaningful progress now through focused, scalable AI adoption.

We need a parental leave system that works for parents today

Rachel Grocott, CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed, argues for urgent reform of the UK parental leave system, highlighting its inadequacies and outdated nature.

NASA selects new Artemis payloads to unlock the moon’s secrets

NASA has selected three new scientific investigations that will help deepen understanding of the Moon’s surface, interior, and radiation environment.

Boosting consumer trust could unlock $4 Billion market for retired EV batteries  

New research from Chonnam National University (CNU) reveals that building consumer trust through transparent safety inspections is essential to unlocking the $4 billion market for repurposed and retired EV batteries in second-life energy storage systems.

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