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Photonics21 launches 2025 Innovation Award to foster entrepreneurial spirit

Photonics21, a leading European Technology Platform, has launched its 2025 Innovation Award, inviting aspiring innovators to submit their groundbreaking ideas in the field of photonics; find out here how to apply.

New research reveals age of universe estimated to be 26.7 billion years old

Challenging the current cosmological model, a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that the age of universe may be nearly twice as old.

Artificially grown mini-brains offer new opportunities for neuroscience

Researchers have developed animal-free artificially grown mini-brains (human brain organoids) that could revolutionise neuroscience research.

Funding of €3.6 billion for clean technology projects by EU innovation fund

The European Commission has announced allocating over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean technology projects as part of the EU innovation fund.

Everything you need to know about Horizon Europe: The research and innovation funding programme

With a budget of €95.5 billion, Horizon Europe is one of the largest research and innovation programmes in the world, with its flagship research and innovation funding programme continuing until 2027.

Mediterranean research partnership in need of streamlining, says European Commission

PRIMA Mediterranean research partnership for research and innovation must simplify operations and address complex funding schemes, according to European Commission.

New research challenges previous beliefs on African human evolution and migration

New genetic research challenges the belief in human evolution and migration of there being a single African population which gave rise to all humans.

US forensic scientists make gunshot residue breakthrough

West Virginia University forensic scientists have made significant discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves, revolutionising crime scene investigations and forensic analysis.

Euclid space telescope successfully launched by SpaceX Falcon 9

The Euclid Space Telescope, aimed at unraveling the mysteries of the Universe, has been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft from Florida's Cape Canaveral.

Space innovation ecosystem to harness the possibilities of space for Rwanda

The Rwanda Space Agency has partnered with The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability to transform the space innovation ecosystem.

Heat sensor fire drones could be the latest firefighting technology

‘FireDrone’, a possible new firefighting technology, can go into burning buildings, scope out fires, and deliver real-time data on people inside.

Stellar collisions reveal new path to Gamma-ray bursts

An international team of astrophysicists studying a gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have discovered a new way to destroy stars

Unleashing the power of science, research and innovation in Asia

Preethi Kesavan, Head at the School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media, LSBF Singapore, highlights the transformative role of science, research and innovation in Asia.

JWST and NASA: Understanding star formation in the early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), in collaboration with NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, is conducting research into early star formation in galaxies.

UK Space Agency invests £2.1 million in cutting-edge space technologies

The UK Space Agency has invested 2.1 million in hyper advanced space technologies throughout it's Enabling Technologies Programme.

£22.5 million research funded to improve UK health and social care

Health and social care specialists are joining for a multi-million-pound research initiative that is anticipated to bring about significant changes to policies in the UK.

European Space Agency appoints its first disabled astronaut

Former UK Paralympian John McFall has been hired as the first ever physically disabled astronaut for the European Space Agency (ESA) following a rigorous selection process.

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