The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Pandemic preparedness has become a global priority since COVID-19 and new diseases continue to emerge and old ones resurge; this continues to be a threat to public health and economic stability.
The NHS Elective Reform Plan aims to tackle the 7.5 million waiting list backlog by introducing new surgical hubs and community diagnostic centres (CDCs). This article explores how offsite construction can provide a radical building approach to ensure the plan's success.
A new case report details a novel genetic mutation linked to drug resistance in a non-small cell lung cancer patient. Researchers identified a RUFY1-RET fusion, highlighting the need for advanced genetic testing to guide treatment strategies and combat evolving resistance.
The UK government is committed to investing £2.65 billion into flood defences across England, hoping to protect lives, homes and businesses from the effects of flooding, Edie reported.
The University of Würzburg has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of insulin production in fruit flies, revealing surprising parallels with human physiology. This study offers crucial insights into how insulin-producing cells respond to metabolic changes, with potential implications for understanding and treating diabetes.
A recent survey from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shown that 200,000 individuals currently claiming health and disability claims are ready to work if the right job becomes available.
The European Commission has released a new report showing how the European Union's commitment to collaborative research and innovation has a strong effect and what projects are using the most of their support and funding.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking material that barely changes size with temperature, defying the usual expansion of metals. This achievement opens doors for advancements in aerospace, electronics, and precision instruments, promising to revolutionise technologies reliant on dimensional stability.
Biocompatibility is a key challenge for medical implants. Researchers have engineered apatite nanoparticles with enhanced cell adhesion via pH-controlled synthesis. This breakthrough promises more effective implant coatings, improving integration and reducing inflammation.
Global air pollution demands urgent action. With toxic smog choking cities worldwide and 99% of the population breathing unsafe air, 2025 must be the year for decisive policy changes. A key, often overlooked, target is tropospheric ozone, a potent greenhouse gas and dangerous pollutant.
