UK PM Sunak under fire for delaying ban on new gas and diesel cars
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak postponed the five-year ban on gas and diesel cars, causing discontent across environmental groups.
Strengthening UK-Taiwan trade and investment: Lord Faulkner’s visit
Lord Faulkner of Worcester, the UK Trade Envoy to Taiwan, embarks on a week-long mission to Taiwan to fortify the UK-Taiwan Trade Partnership and foster deeper economic ties.
Progress in topological superconductors for quantum computing
Researchers created an ultra-thin superconductor by depositing specific elements and used advanced techniques, with ORNL scientists' guidance, to study its topological properties and disorder
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A remarkable leap: Reviving speech through artificial intelligence
UC Berkeley have successfully revitalised the ability to speak for a woman paralysed by reviving speech through artificial intelligence.
Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe
Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.
Preventing cardiovascular disease: Salt reduction’s miraculous role
As party conferences kick off, the forthcoming 2024 General Election highlights the vital mission of preventing cardiovascular disease.
The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives
Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?
Iliana Ivanova is appointed commissioner, EU ministers confirm
Iliana Ivanova is appointed commissioner for research, innovation, and education as confirmed by EU ministers and European Commission president.
Exposing the deceptive art of greenwashing
Holding businesses accountable for their carbon footprint is key when addressing climate change, however, greenwashing allows companies to mislead consumers and is becoming a major problem.
Smart tech in towns and cities: A £1.3 million pilot
The UK is about to embrace the potential of smart tech in towns and cities thanks to a £1.3 million government pilot program.
Revolutionary electrocatalyst boosts clean energy efficiency
The discoveries in nanomaterial phase engineering present exciting prospects for creating effective catalysts, which in turn can play a vital role in advancing clean energy efficiency solutions and sustainable development.
UK predicted to lead G7 Nations in inflation rate
The UK is set to experience the highest inflation rate among the advanced G7 economies in the current year.
New study reveals chemical exposures linked to women’s Cancer risk
A recent study unveils alarming findings about women's cancer risk, indicating significant connections between the disease and exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Strengthening UK ties with Canada and the US: Minister’s visit
UK's Americas Minister, David Rutley, embarks on a four-day visit to Canada and the US, aiming to deepen security alliances.
UK’s drive for a fairer international financial system
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to unveil the UK's renewed commitment to a more equitable international financial system at the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
Antarctica’s alarmingly low sea ice levels
Scientists suggest that the record-warm oceans, changes in ocean currents and winds, and the developing El Niño phenomenon may all be contributing factors to the alarmingly low sea ice levels in Antarctica this year.
How automation can enhance police forces’ decision-making
Chris Pollicott, Product Lead at Crown Workforce Management, explains how new software being developed by the firm will allow workforce planners to make the best decisions for their forces and allow them to serve the public better.
Earth’s electrons potentially creating water on the Moon
High-energy electrons originating from Earth are believed to be contributing to the formation of water on the Moon's surface, according to recent research.
UK’s fascinating “AI for Development” vision at UN general assembly
The UK unveils its "AI for Development" vision at the UN General Assembly, emphasising how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive progress in the world's poorest nations.
Blocking brain cell death shows promise in new Alzheimer’s treatment
Blocking the MEG3 molecule holds promise as a potential Alzheimer's treatment by delaying brain cell death.
