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Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

Study links rising temperatures to increased women’s cancer rates in Middle East

A study on Middle Eastern countries has linked higher temperatures to an increased risk of women's cancers, including breast, and ovarian.

28 NHS hospitals to receive advanced radiotherapy technology

New radiotherapy machines will cut waiting times and help 4,500 more patients get cancer treatment faster.

AI Factory Antenna: UK introduces new AI partnership with Europe

With hopes of improving collaboration with Europe in artificial intelligence (AI), the UK government has announced a new initiative to unlock cutting-edge innovation, support job creation, and accelerate research in vital sectors such as healthcare and clean energy.

How research informs policy

Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.

Air and water pollution: A public health concern requiring proactive measures

Ian Culbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Public Health Association, discusses the health impacts of air and water pollution and steps needed to mitigate their impact.

Innovation fuels growth in EU’s blue economy

The European Union's blue economy has struggled since its setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now thriving, according to the newly released 2025 Blue Economy Report.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

Experimental drug ‘Ulefnersen’ offers unprecedented hope for rare form of ALS

An experimental drug known as ulefnersen has shown remarkable efficacy in treating a rare, aggressive form of ALS. Some patients experienced unprecedented functional recovery, offering new hope in a previously devastating diagnosis.

Supporting optimal brain health

Superintendent Pharmacist Carolina Goncalves explores various factors impacting brain health, covering ways individuals can optimise their brain health as well as the latest developments in neuroscience research.

EU sets CO2 storage obligations for oil and gas firms to hit 2030 climate targets

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation requiring oil and gas producers to contribute to developing large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) storage infrastructure across the European Union.

Cancer prevention: Bold policy needed to reduce cancer burden

World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a network of cancer prevention charities, including the American Institute for Cancer Research, World Cancer Research Fund in the UK, Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds in the Netherlands and World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong. They are dedicated to funding research on cancer, specifically how diet, weight, and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.

EU and Egypt advance Mediterranean research ties with PRIMA agreement

On 21 May 2025, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt took further steps in their partnership by extending the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement.

Could black holes explain ultra-high-energy cosmic rays?

Mysterious, ultra-high-energy cosmic rays have baffled scientists for decades. Now, new research from Norway suggests supermassive black holes and their powerful winds might be the long-sought cosmic accelerators behind these extraordinary particles.

New funding to help regulators fast-track innovation in health and transport

The UK government has announced a new wave of funding to help regulators cut unnecessary red tape and speed up access to emerging technologies, particularly in healthcare, transport, and energy.

Depression in men: Understanding the hidden struggle

Many men face considerable obstacles that hinder them from discussing or pursuing assistance for their mental health issues. Therapist Danny Zane outlines common triggers, symptoms, and lifestyle changes related to depression in men.

New study finds planets can form even under harsh UV radiation

A team of astronomers led by Penn State has discovered that planet-forming materials can survive and persist even in some of the most extreme environments in our galaxy.

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