Unveiling EU research funding: Ivanova’s vision for Horizon Europe
Iliana Ivanova, slated to be the new Commissioner for Research and Innovation, to enhance EU research funding by exploring diverse financial sources as challenges to fund high-quality proposals in Horizon Europe.
Tracking Forest Drought: How long can trees survive before the forest dies?
Researchers from UC Davis have developed the ability to forecast the resilience of certain trees, revealing they can predict which will thrive best even...
UK invests £13 million in groundbreaking healthcare AI projects
The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures.
Air pollutions threats to health are unequally spread across the world
As global air pollution levels increase, so has the toll it has taken on human health, as new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals. However, this toll is not felt equally across the globe; why?
Unleashing the full potential of STEM education
Dr Amanda Gummer, Child Development Expert, Founder of The Good Play Guide, and FUNamentally Children, reveals how unleashing the full potential of STEM education empowers future generations.
Scaling green chemistry: A catalyst for change
The scaling of green chemistry, a driving force for change, is explained by Christian Römlein, CEO and Managing Partner of intelligent fluids.
Investment in women’s sports and the importance of female empowerment
The Women’s Sports Investment Accelerator, a novel initiative by the Department for Business and Trade, is set to elevate investment in women’s sports.
Can listening to classical music reduce babies’ pain levels?
A new study suggests that playing Mozart's lullaby may reduce pain levels in newborn babies undergoing heel prick blood tests.
Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector
Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector.
£5 million fund to combat fatal drug deaths in the UK
In a concerted effort to combat the alarming issue of fatal drug deaths across the UK, the government has allocated £5 million to support 12 groundbreaking projects.
Decarbonising aviation: Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to UK flight
Sustainable aviation fuels are coming to aviation. The UK should seize this opportunity, Andy Phillips, Aerospace Policy Advisor at ADS Group argues, as a contribution towards decarbonising aviation.
Rare Luna sighting of super blue moon set to unfold this week
A rare super blue moon will be visible on Wednesday 30th of August for the first time since 2009, but how to see it?
France enforces ban on abayas in state schools
France's education minister announced a policy change enforcing ban on abayas, loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by certain Muslim women, within the country's state-run schools.
How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry
Working is changing for the better thanks to a new government bill. The UK Flexible Work Bill is bringing hopes for a better work-life balance across the UK.
India becomes the first to land spacecraft near the moon’s south pole
On Wednesday, India became the first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram ladder touched down shortly after 6 p.m and cost around $75 million.
Why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than ever before
David Hall, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, argues that green is good and explains why green hydrogen energy is more in focus now than previously.
Wearable night headband detects early stages of Alzheimer’s
New research reveals a wearable night headband capable of identifying early biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic adults.
Commission to impose restrictions for Huawei in Horizon Europe
The European Commission plans to modify the rules of Horizon Europe,, due to concerns over Huawei in Horizon Europe being a "high-risk" .
Ancient plant DNA found in 2,900 year old clay brick thanks to Oxford researchers
Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.
ME/CFS study reveals chronic fatigue syndrome affects women more than men
A new study of chronic fatigue syndrome reveals how women are more severely affected by the condition and tend to develop more severe symptoms over time.
