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European Research Council awards €36.75 million to 245 research project

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced that it will support 245 groundbreaking research projects through €36.75 million in grants.

Finland signs Artemis Accords joining the collaborative space exploration effort

In a significant development for international space cooperation, Finland has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 53rd nation to join the program.

EU allocates €175 Million to boost steel and coal research

The European Commission has approved €175 million in funding for the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) in 2025. This allocation aims to drive innovation and support the just transition steel and coal research, aligning with the European Green Deal's ambitious climate neutrality goal.

How NASA is using shape memory alloys to transform rover mobility

NASA recent advancements in shape memory alloy (SMA) technology are creating a better future for more durable and versatile rovers, allowing them to expand space exploration.

The latest developments in quantum computing: A transformative frontier

Quantum computing has been at the forefront of technological advancements, holding the potential to revolutionise fields ranging from cryptography to materials science.

EU research and innovation policies

The EU’s research and innovation policies, both past and present, are examined by Open Access Government.

An innovative approach to combatting AMR in India

Could India's innovative strategy against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) set the blueprint for battling AMR worldwide? 

Industry-academia collaboration sparks innovation breakthroughs

In the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancement, industry-academia collaboration emerges as a formidable catalyst for innovation breakthroughs.

ERC boosts research opportunities for Brazilian scholars

Brazilian scholars gain unprecedented access and collaboration opportunities with the ERC, reshaping research landscapes and hinting at transformative global impacts.

Investing in Britain’s satellite intelligence

Forbes McKenzie, CEO of McKenzie Intelligence Services, explores investments in Britain’s satellite intelligence, strategically focusing on our core strengths.

The UK’s 2025 plans to boost participation in Horizon Europe

New plans set by the UK government will grow their participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research programme, offering 380 billion in funding between 2021 and 2027.

North American research special focus

Here is a summary of some North American research themes, emphasizing the broader areas of funding research and advancing science in fields such as standards and technology, artificial intelligence, the humanities, social sciences, and primatology.

Changing the future of prosthetic care for veterans

Radii Devices, a small UK-based company, has taken steps to improve prosthetic care for veterans; this was made possible with the support of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).

Exploring the gender disparity in STEM and how to change this going foward

The gender disparity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) fields continues to be a significant issue in the UK.

£16 million investment to further a UK and Switzerland science partnership

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have joined together to form an innovative £16 million science partnership that hopes to tackle global challenges.

Space exploration with NASA: Where will space research take us in 2025?

2024 was a year of remarkable achievements for NASA, marked by groundbreaking missions, scientific discoveries, technological advancements and continued space exploration. As we prepare for 2025, the agency continues to push the boundaries of human exploration and knowledge.

New Future Medicines Institute backed by £55 million funding

A substantial investment totalling £55 million, made possible through funding from the Northern Ireland Executive alongside various consortium partners, is set to advance innovation within the critical field of precision medicine.

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