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Scotlands rocket launch is set to boost the UK space ambitions

A rocket launch from Scotland is set to secure the UK's position as leader in Europe's space sector.

Satellite ERS-2 set to reenter earth’s atmosphere

Nearly 30 years after its launch, the European Space Agency (ESA) closely monitors the descent of the uncontrolled satellite ERS-2 as it hurtles towards Earth's atmosphere.

The FDA approve Omalizumab for managing food allergies

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has an approach for the expanded use of Omalizumab (Xolair), to address allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, stemming from accidental exposure to various foods.

SiPh chip uses light waves to accelerate AI processing

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have revealed a chip that uses light waves instead of electricity to execute complex mathematical operations critical for AI training.

UK and EU Leaders encourage enterprises to utilise Horizon Europe funding

To boost innovation, British and European Union science chiefs are urging researchers and businesses to take the opportunities presented by Horizon Europe funding.

New insights into exoplanet formation

Astronomers from Germany and Switzerland have revealed evidence of how the gap in the size distribution of exoplanets, particularly those around two Earth radii emerges.

Cosmic dust storms: Supernova sparks new understanding

Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism for creating cosmic dust.

Canada to join EU’s Horizon Europe: Opportunities and challenges

Canada's upcoming association with Horizon Europe, the EU's €95 billion research and innovation program, makes a significant milestone in global collaboration.

New JWST focused study challenges cosmic understanding of the early universe

By analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered a revelation that could reshape our understanding of the early universe.

Quasars’ impact on early universe star formation

The first evidence of a quasar's powerful influence on star formation in the early Universe has been uncovered.

UK health research funding plateaus

UK health research funding reached £5 billion in 2022, but is now plateauing, according to the UK Health Research Analysis 2022. The report, commissioned by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC), provides the most detailed overview yet of UK health research funding from 2004 to 2022 from all public sectors.

Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?

The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

JWST reveals 19 nearby spiral galaxies in stunning clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unleashed fascinating images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of nearby spiral galaxies.

Transforming research through citizen social science

Dr Saffron Woodcraft from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity unpacks empowering communities and transforming research through citizen social science.

Moon’s shrinkage and moonquakes act as a challenge for future artemis missions

Will the moon's shrinkage impact NASA's Artemis missions? potential hazards could impact NASA's Artemis missions.

The general principles behind neuronal connectivity

A single set of basic networking principles governs how neurons wire together, shaping the brain's circuitry.

Astronomers locate unknown object within the Milky Way: NGC 1851

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious celestial object in the Milky Way using the MeerKAT Radio telescope.

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