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Astronomers reveal the turbulent teenage years of new worlds

Astronomers have uncovered a long-missing chapter in the life story of planetary systems.

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s test using finger-prick blood samples

New finger-prick blood test accurately detects Alzheimer’s biomarkers, enabling at-home collection and broader research.

UK awards £2.5m contract to transform deployed military healthcare

The UK government has awarded a £2.5 million contract to develop a secure global military medical records system, enabling deployed clinicians to view and share health data even offline.

NASA advances ambitious mission to search for life beyond Earth

NASA has taken a major step toward one of its most ambitious science goals as it searches for signs of life on planets beyond our solar system.

Government launches £210 million cyber action plan to protect public services

The UK government has announced a new cyber action plan to protect online public services and strengthen digital resilience across the public sector.

UCL researchers use AI to identify two forms of MS for the first time              

For the first time, UCL researchers have used AI to identify two biologically distinct forms of multiple sclerosis, supporting the potential for more personalised care and improved treatment decisions for patients worldwide.

Environment, energy and climate change policy in Iceland

Open Access Government presents the policies of the Icelandic Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate, which develops and enforces government policy on environmental issues.

Horizon Europe cluster 4 industrial calls attract strong interest across Europe

The Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry calls continue to show strong engagement from Europe’s research and innovation community, with more than 800 proposals evaluated across single-stage and two-stage calls.

UK Government cuts electric lorry costs by up to £120,000 for businesses

The UK government has announced new funding that cuts the upfront cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000.

Measuring the future: Nanoscale metrology and the global race for technological competitiveness

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe explains how to measure the future using nanoscale metrology and discusses the global competition for technological superiority.

NHS Online hospital to prioritise menopause and prostate care

The NHS will prioritise menopause and prostate problems in its new digital hospital service, giving patients faster access to specialist care via the NHS App and remote consultations when the service launches in 2027.

NICE recommends a new MS treatment option for highly active multiple sclerosis

NICE recommends natalizumab, including a lower-cost biosimilar, as a new treatment for adults with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, expanding options for thousands of patients.

BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2026 returns to Leicester

The UK bioscience innovation community will come together again in spring 2026 as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announces the return of its flagship Sparking Innovation Conference.

Longest ever observation of a super active solar region sheds new light on space weather

By combining European and U.S. space missions, scientists have achieved new insights into the sun’s most powerful activity.

New breakthrough could bring osteoporosis treatments to patients faster

University of Sheffield researchers helped secure FDA approval for a new bone imaging method that could speed up osteoporosis drug trials, meaning new treatments may reach patients faster than ever.

Securing AI systems against growing cybersecurity threats

As artificial intelligence continues to embed itself in the most important sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility, concerns about cybersecurity and system resilience are growing just as quickly.

Cold weather drives £3bn in NHS spending, study finds

New Oxford University research reveals NHS England spends around 3% of its primary and secondary care budget, roughly £3 billion, on illnesses linked to extreme temperatures.

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