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UK confirms first case of dangerous clade‑1b mpox strain

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first UK case of the more serious Mpox virus “clade Ib” strain.

The UK announces new UKRI R&D investment to boost growth, innovation and jobs

The UK government has announced that it will invest significantly in public research and development, directing billions of pounds to high-priority technologies and fast-growing companies to accelerate economic growth.

Unifying network performance and cybersecurity with Secure Nexus

Raymond Setchfield explains how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) serves as a foundation for secure digital transformation, enhancing both security and operational efficiency for organisations adapting to the modern digital landscape.

Prevention-focused health with genomics

Genomics is positioned as a transformative force in healthcare, promoting a proactive and preventative approach. Ellen Thomas, Chief Medical Officer of Genomics England, tells us about key milestones so far and how genomics could shape future care delivery.

Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new GDS local unit

To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.

Antarctic nunataks could help boost carbon absorption as ice sheets thin

New research led by scientists at Northumbria University suggests that changes occurring in Antarctica could play a surprising role in supporting Earth’s natural ability...

EIC fund delivers first step scale-up investments to boost strategic European technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has taken the following steps toward strengthening Europe's technological sovereignty by finalising its first two equity investments under the new EIC Step Scale Up scheme.

Plant-based foods: Key to health, planet and food security

Siska Pottie, Secretary General of the European Alliance for Plant-Based Foods, argues that instead of imposing restrictions, the EU should concentrate on creating fair conditions that allow sustainable food producers, including those in the plant-based sector, to thrive and innovate in a competitive environment.

Colossal shark fossils rewrite the history of ocean apex predators

Fossils from northern Australia reveal a colossal 8-meter shark that ruled the seas 115 million years ago. This discovery proves that modern shark lineages achieved gigantic sizes far earlier than previously thought, competing with dinosaur-era marine reptiles.

Hidden copper switch supercharges green ammonia production

A hidden shift in copper oxide catalysts to form metallic copper mid-reaction has been identified as the key to supercharging green ammonia production. This surprise discovery offers a clear path toward developing cleaner, more efficient fertiliser synthesis.

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.

The EU has selected 56 projects for €389 million in new CEF-Digital funding

The European Commission has approved 56 projects for funding under the fourth round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, marking a significant push toward strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure.

Ariana 6 set for year-end mission to boost Europe’s Galileo constellation

Europe is preparing to end 2025 with a significant milestone for its space programme.

Putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact

Sandrine Thomas, a Small-Scale Fisher, states the case for putting small-scale fishers at the heart of the European Ocean Pact.

Root canal treatment may reduce heart disease and diabetes risk, study finds

Successful root canal treatment could lower inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to King’s College London research.

The UK invests £155 million to strengthen critical positioning and timing infrastructure

The UK government has announced a £155 million investment to improve the resilience of the nation’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.

AI tool spots blood cell abnormalities missed by doctors

A new AI system can analyse blood cell shapes with higher accuracy than human experts and detect abnormalities often overlooked by doctors.

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