The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK's leadership in global space sustainability efforts.
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.
Glasgow has secured £5 million in research funding to fight health inequalities. A partnership of city organisations will use data and research to address factors like poverty, housing, and education, aiming to improve the lives of all Glaswegians.
Christa Schweng, EESC Member, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on The impact of demography on Social Europe, argues that demography has the power to determine Europe’s future.
Beverly Maloney, the STEM Lead and House Mistress of Blake House at Royal Hospital School, emphasises the significance and impact of making STEM subjects more accessible.
