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New Airbus launchpad opens to boost UK space SME’s

A new facility designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK space sector has officially opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site.

The government launches data-driven Kickstarter projects to improve public services

The UK government has revealed a package of new Kickstarter projects designed to improve public services by better using public sector data.

How biochar is transforming water treatment, carbon capture, and clean energy

New research reveals how biochar is expanding beyond soil use to clean water, capture carbon, and boost renewable energy systems.

NICE approves new COPD treatment that cuts flare-ups by 30%

NICE has recommended dupilumab, a first-of-its-kind targeted COPD treatment that reduces flare-ups and improves lung function, offering new hope to thousands of patients.

Earthquake sensors provide new tool to track space debris falling to Earth

Scientists are using earthquake sensors to track space debris falling to Earth. By detecting sonic booms from re-entering debris, researchers can precisely locate where objects break apart, improving safety as satellite re-entries become more frequent.

Lab-grown mini-stomach organoids could unlock rare disease secrets

UCL scientists grow lab-made mini-stomach organoids that mimic human organs, offering a breakthrough way to study and treat rare diseases.

EU startup and scaleup strategy: Progress made and challenges ahead

European startup policy took centre stage in Brussels today, 26th January 2026, as founders, investors, and innovation leaders gathered for the third European Startup and Scaleup Forum.

UK & US nuclear experts sign landmark HALEU partnership

UK and US nuclear experts have formed a landmark partnership to co-develop the Pegasus HALEU transport system, advancing safer next-generation reactor fuel, strengthening energy security, and supporting low-carbon power.

Cambridge DAWN supercomputer to become six times more powerful

The UK government has announced a £36 million investment to expand the computing power of the DAWN supercomputer at the University of Cambridge.

WM5G introduces a health innovation framework to accelerate virtual care

WM5G launches an open health innovation framework designed to accelerate virtual care, diagnostics, and community health services throughout the UK.

EU faces a €70 billion annual bill to adapt to climate change by 2050

The European Union will need to invest around €70 billion every year until 2050 to adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, according to a new study commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).

Developing a sustainable food system

Simon Wright explores the growing reliance on manufactured foods, the socioeconomic and environmental impacts, and the need for political commitment to address these issues and ultimately develop a healthier and sustainable food system.

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.

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