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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.

Horizon Europe Guarantee fund: £1 billion awarded to UK researchers and innovators

The Horizon Europe Guarantee fund has awarded over £1 billion to researchers and innovators across the UK to increase research collaboration.

Spain joins the Square Kilometre Array Observatory

Now that Spain has joined the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, researchers in Spain will have access to the initiative's data.

Taiwan and the United States: Scientific research cooperation

A new platform for scientific research cooperation between Taiwan and the United States, the Taiwan science and technology hub is detailed here.

High-quality membrane mirrors and the power of large space telescopes

Research has revealed a new way of producing and shaping large high-quality mirrors for space telescopes allowing for them to be rolled up and stored compactly inside during launch.

Business leaders urging Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe

Business leaders are calling on Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe, but Sunak is wary about re-joining due to the cost.

Could fecal microbiota transplants cure chronic illnesses?

The Invisible Extinction explores the burgeoning new science of fecal microbiota transplants and how it can help those suffering from chronic illnesses.

Lava full of ‘complex crystals’ prompts research into volcano hotspots

Australia’s extinct volcano hotspots can be a unique laboratory for researchers evaluating volcanic eruption processes.

Could artificial cells make our future more energy efficient?

Researchers believe energy-generating synthetic organelles could sustain artificial cells and improve energy efficiency.

Ayahuasca has transformational impact on how you think and feel

Ayahuasca's profound effect on the brain can help cure depression and improve planning, memory and language, says new study.

Estimates suggest population growth rate to peak at 8.6 billion

A new projection of the population growth rate highlights that the world’s population could peak at 8.5 billion people by 2050, and decline to 7 billion in 2100.

The EU’s Horizon Europe funding freeze is causing disputes

€12.5M set aside by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for Hungarian universities impacted by EU’s Horizon Europe funding freeze.

James Webb Space Telescope detects dust storm on exoplanet VHS 1256b

For the first time, a raging dust storm has been observed by the James Webb Space Telescope on the exoplanet known as VHS 1256b, which is outside our Solar System.

More steps need to be taken to predict volcanic eruptions and activity

Despite there being a lot of resources available to reduce the risks of volcanic eruptions, researchers note the world is “woefully unprepared”.

Can apes explain the human desire for mind altering experiences?

Could online videos depicting great apes deliberately dizzy from spinning themselves explain the role of mind altering experiences for the human mind? 

How does space travel affect the human brain?

The sensation of ‘weightlessness’ during space travel has long-term effects on the brain, where the brain's rules about gravity are no longer applicable.

International Women’s Day: Empowering women in STEM

As International Women’s Day rolls around, it’s important for women in STEM to reflect on the progress we’ve seen in these academic fields, where women are often underrepresented.

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