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EU4Health will launch €3.5 million tender for SoHO regulation implementation

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) under the EU4Health programme, announcing an upcoming call for tenders to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1938 on Substances of Human Origin (SoHO).

UC Merced researchers have built artificial cells that keep time like living organisms

Researchers at UC Merced have successfully built tiny artificial cells that can keep time, mimicking the natural 24-hour cycles found in living organisms.

NASA supports Firefly Aerospace for a major lunar south pole mission

NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver two rovers and three scientific instruments to the Moon’s South Pole region, marking a major step forward in the agency’s Artemis campaign and Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

AI-powered digital twins offer new hope for the revolution of clean energy

With the global demand for clean, sustainable energy continuing to intensify, scientists are starting to use innovative technology to help fast-track the transition: AI-powered digital twins.

Bridging the gap between forensic science research and practice in the UK

Dr Kevin J. Farrugia explores bridging the gap between forensic science research and operational practices in the UK.

Kyoto scientists advance quantum tech with single-photon emission discovery

Quantum computing can solve problems that are too complicated for standard machines, but understanding when and how this "quantum advantage" will be realised has remained a significant question.

UK Government supports local innovation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund

The UK Government has recently announced a new investment to help support local lenders across the country, allocating at least £30 million to key regions in each UK nation with the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

The EU is looking for public input on the revised SSbD Framework

The European Commission is asking for public feedback on its updated Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework. The SSbD Framework is a tool that is designed to support the development of safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals and materials.

Understanding the next era of AI and innovation

A new report, jointly published by EIT Health and EIT Digital, challenges the idea that coding skills alone drive success in Europe’s AI startup ecosystem.

NASA launches TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic shield

NASA has launched a new mission called TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to study how Earth’s magnetic field defends the planet from space weather.

New photonic technologies take centre stage at joint EU-UK summer school

The 2025 Joint EU-UK Summer School on Optical Interconnect for AI, Hyperscale, Space and Quantum was held in St Andrews, Scotland, this July, bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and innovators from across Europe and the UK.

Astronomers spot HD 135344B forming around a distant star

Astronomers have potentially captured the HD 135344B planet during its formation process, allowing for a new understanding of how planetary systems like ours come into existence.

Oxyhydrogen therapy: Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress

Oxyhydrogen is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced through water electrolysis. Inhalation offers therapeutic benefits, often delivered via nasal cannulas or masks. Recent research highlights molecular hydrogen (H2) as a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties; Alexander Nenov from Water Fuel Engineering explains.

Europe takes steps in tracking human-caused CO₂ emissions with MicroCarb satellite

As efforts to combat climate change continue to grow, accurately identifying the sources of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions has become more critical than ever before.

EU-LIFE suggests a stronger focus on research and innovation in EU’s long term budget

EU-LIFE, a partnership between 17 leading life sciences research institutes across Europe, has released an open letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU to put Research and Innovation (R&I) at the centre of Europe’s future competitiveness.

Innovation IF23 Call boosts European decarbonisation with six new projects

The European Commission has expanded its support for clean technology development by awarding grant agreements to six additional projects under the Innovation Fund 2023 general call for Net-Zero Technologies (IF23 Call).

Europe launches an extended AIoD platform to improve research and innovation

Europe is advancing its efforts to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by launching a newly expanded AI on Demand Platform (AIoD).

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