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New AI growth zones will bring thousands of jobs and investment to North Wales

The UK Government has confirmed that North Wales will be the location of a central new AI Growth Zone, expected to generate more than 3,400 jobs and unlock part of an estimated £100 billion in investment across the national programme.

Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer following £750 million investment

The UK government has announced a significant £750 million investment to build the nation’s most powerful supercomputer in Edinburgh, placing Scotland at the centre of the UK’s drive to lead global innovation in artificial intelligence, scientific research, and economic growth.

Overseas-born ethnic minority NHS staff face career and pay disparities

New research has found that ethnic minority healthcare workers who are also born overseas face a double disadvantage due to the combined effects of ethnicity and migrant status.

The cosmic dawn: Small telescopes in Chile are the first to detect 13-billion-year-old signal

In a groundbreaking feat, telescopes in Chile have detected 13-billion-year-old light from the Big Bang, scattered by the universe's first stars. This achievement, once thought impossible from Earth, offers vital insights into the Cosmic Dawn and the early evolution of our universe.

U.S. secures $200 Billion LNG deal with Japan’s JERA

The Department of Energy and Department of the Interior have announced the finalisation of four long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements between American producers and Japan's JERA Co., Inc.

Breakthrough molecule discovery offers hope for new motor neurone disease treatments

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor neurone disease, a new study suggests.

Four deep tech companies move forward in EU’s EIC STEP Scale-Up programme

The European Commission has announced the second group of companies advancing in the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up initiative.

5-minute STI test could revolutionise gonorrhoea and chlamydia detection

A revolutionary STI test developed by UK-based Linear Diagnostics, a University of Birmingham spin-out company, delivers lab-accurate results in five minutes.

AI innovations expected to cut energy bills and boost UK’s clean energy future

Millions of UK households could benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills, as ten new artificial intelligence (AI) innovations have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Manchester Prize.

The impact of ERC proof of concept grants

A new report highlights the real-world impact of the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants and their research support.

Oxford’s Nipah virus vaccine wins EMA PRIME status in UK first

The University of Oxford has become the first UK academic institution to receive support from the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) scheme for its vaccine targeting the deadly Nipah virus.

Government cuts red tape on EV charging points, streamlining installation for millions

The UK government has unveiled a significant change to driveway law, removing the need for planning applications for EV charging point installations. This move aims to cut red tape and accelerate the country's electric vehicle revolution.

UK selects Rolls-Royce to build small modular nuclear reactors

Rolls-Royce SMR has officially been chosen as the preferred bidder to build the UK's first small modular reactors.

A flood of global tech investments in the UK as government vows to unleash growth

The UK is attracting major global tech investments, from AI to fintech, creating highly-skilled jobs nationwide. Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle unveiled this news at London Tech Week, affirming the government's commitment to tech as a central pillar of its growth strategy.

‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

Mouth and gut bacteria linked to brain changes in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have found a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.

Damp and mould surveys for healthy buildings

David Bly, Director of Cornerstone Management Services Limited, an independent surveying company, discusses their damp and mould surveys for buildings across the UK. He...

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