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UK announces £55 billion to be spent on science and technology breakthroughs

The UK government has announced a £55 billion funding boost for science and technology research, marking the largest-ever investment in research and development (R&D) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

The possibilities of sustainable space exploration

Open Access Government reflects on the meaning of sustainable space exploration, with a specific telescope in mind.

How can the NSF contribute to a global understanding of astronomy?

Open Access Government zeroes in on some of the most powerful telescopes in the world – specifically the promise of new discoveries in the Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST) Vera Rubin Observatory.

Mobility and transport across the EU

A look at the work of the European Commission’s department on mobility and transport, efforts to secure a more sustainable future for international aviation.

The COVID insight of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

We reflect on the work of the Molecular and Cellular Biosciences division (MCB), especially in context of the “complex biological web” of a global pandemic.

Do the intellectual frontiers of physics impact other sciences?

When it comes to physics, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) are prolific in a range of projects – but do their discoveries shape collaborative scientific capacity?

Study finds Pfizer vaccine works at 90% efficacy for six months

The study, published in The Lancet, finds that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 90% efficient for six months - decreasing to 47% after that time period.

Delivering cross-border ICS data sharing with interoperability

Here, Managing Director Mike Symers discloses how ReStart provides IMX, an interoperability platform that can solve any interoperability issues.

One in seven patients missed cancer surgery during lockdown

A new study reveals that one in seven patients missed their cancer surgery during lockdown, globally.

Study reveals taking regular walks changes brain structure

New research suggests that regular walks can change brain structure - a team of scientists noticed changes in the prefrontal cortex, which improved participant concentration and memory.

Proving the effectiveness of digital health technologies

Professor Freimut Schliess, Director of Science & Innovation, at the Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH, illustrates how dissipating initial scepticism of digital health technologies makes for a thrilling challenge for regulators, manufacturers and clinical researchers alike.

Scientists create experimental vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis

The scientists found that "rheumatoid arthritis totally disappeared" in animals that were given the vaccine - creating hope for a functional vaccine.

The European Space Summit 2022: What is at stake?

European Space Policy Institute discloses plans for expanding Europe’s excellence, competitiveness and autonomy, embracing a future-proof approach to space.

Mental health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, Regional Director & Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Director of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO/Europe, lift the lid on mental health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Convalescent plasma treatment ineffective for critically ill COVID patients

A new study finds that convalescent plasma treatment, popular at the onset of COVID, is not effective for critically ill, older COVID patients.

Managing heart failure in 2021 and beyond

Professor Carlos Aguiar, Chair of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Communication Committee and spokesperson for Heart Failure, outlines the 2021 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure.

Factory farming, zoonotic disease and the risk of pandemics

Compassion in World Farming Research Manager dissects some of the dangers of the factory farming industry, discussing the spread of zoonotic diseases.

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