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Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults beneath Northern California’s coast

Seismologists have discovered hidden faults at the Mendocino Triple Junction by tracking tiny earthquakes. This new five-piece model reveals complex tectonic movements that could significantly reshape our understanding of California’s future seismic hazards.

GP practices to receive new support to help patients return to work

The UK government announces extra funding to help GP practices support people with long-term health conditions back into employment.

£2.7m Liverpool-led trial to explore vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy

The University of Liverpool is leading a £2.7 million clinical trial to investigate vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Horizon Europe will double in size for 2028-2034

The European Commission has announced its proposal to double the budget for its flagship research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, in the next long-term EU budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

Industry leaders discuss EV adoption at launch of first source charging hubs

Scott Day, Head of Marketing at Source, discusses the launch of the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Edinburgh, highlighting a roundtable discussion among key stakeholders in the EV ecosystem and the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to meet the UK’s net-zero targets.

The UK Government has launched a new Life Science Sector Plan

The new Life Science Sector Plan aims to accelerate economic growth and transform the NHS through innovation, research, and technology.

The EU expands support for Ukraine tech start-ups with a €20 million funding boost

To help support Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem during a time of conflict, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced a new €20 million funding initiative targeting Ukrainian deep-tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

Detection dogs show high accuracy in identifying Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs

A University of Bristol study finds trained detection dogs can identify Parkinson's disease with up to 98% accuracy by smelling skin swabs, offering promise for early, non-invasive diagnosis.

University of Manchester to lead £50m centre on environmental links to chronic diseases

A new £50 million MRC centre led by the University of Manchester will investigate how environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, aiming to uncover new prevention and treatment strategies.

The European Commission launches a pilot project for a Mobile Responsive Launch System

The new Mobile Responsive Launch Systems will explore new concepts that will improve the continent's ability to deploy satellites and achieve greater strategic autonomy in orbit promptly.

Scaling carbon markets: How UK leadership can power the future of carbon markets

As the world races to meet urgent climate targets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) are gaining momentum as a vital tool to accelerate decarbonisation and unlock private climate finance.

UK Government sets up Regional Tech Booster Programme to help improve regional tech innovation

To drive economic growth beyond the capital, the UK Government has announced a new £1 million investment to support tech entrepreneurs nationwide.

The EU invests €21.4 million in new projects that strengthen explainable and robust AI

Three new projects, ROBUSTIFAI, AIXPERT, and TRUMAN, aim to foster better trust, safety, and transparency in artificial intelligence across Europe.

Key factors driving recent declines in young people’s mental health in England

A new July 2025 report from Youth Futures Foundation investigates the factors behind declining mental health in 14–to 24‑year‑olds in England.

UK space sector receives new funding boost and projects

Manchester is currently hosting the UK Space Conference 2025, and the discussion highlights how the £454 billion industry continues to grow.

Promising Alzheimer’s vaccine enters phase 1 clinical trial to target tau protein

University of New Mexico researchers are launching a phase 1 clinical trial of a novel Alzheimer’s vaccine designed to clear tau protein.

UTIs cost NHS hospitals over £600 million in 2024, report reveals

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows urinary tract infections (UTIs) cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2024.

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