UK scientists join NASA’s mission to investigate water on the Moon
A team of UK scientists from the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space and the Open University (OU) are collaborating on the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA mission to investigate the occurrence and behaviour of water on the Moon.
Oxford University launch clinical trial for HIV vaccine
The team will have results to discuss in April, 2022 - they nurse the hope that this HIV vaccine could stop different geographical strains, after 40 years of no cure.
Astrophysicists discover something new in star cluster Palomar 5
New data suggests that there is a population of black holes in star cluster Palomar 5, which is "roughly three times larger than expected".
UK study says saRNA COVID vaccines work in 87% of people
While mRNA is now well-connected to Pfizer or Moderna, saRNA is a more obscure, early-stage vaccine technology - now, scientists in the UK have data suggesting that saRNA COVID vaccines could work well for most people.
UK study says safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses
A study released yesterday (28 June) found that it would be safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses, which could speed up UK vaccine roll-out if adopted.
Europe invests in people and innovation
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, illustrates how education, research and innovation are essential for transformations that can lead us to a sustainable economy.
Indiana team explores nanoparticle cure for neurological disorders
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are attempting to use magnetic nanoparticles to develop a cure for neurological disorders from epilepsy to Alzheimer's - without any invasive or genetic treatment.
Stress hormone decreases when women speak to female friends
Scientists found that the stress hormone in women decreases when they speak to their female friends - supporting the 'tend-and-befriend' hypothesis.
Could the expanding universe debate be solved?
Astrophysicists have argued for ten years about the speed of the universe expanding - now, a study by Wendy Freedman at the University of Chicago finds that the standard model could be close to the truth.
Sustainable exploration in space benefits humanity
James Carpenter, Exploration Science & Research Coordinator at the European Space Agency, speaks to Open Access Government about sustainable exploration in space and how this benefits humanity.
Scientists find first black hole-neutron star mergers
In a galaxy 900 million light-years away, there were two black hole-neutron star mergers - creating gravitational waves that hit Earth only in January, 2020.
Science should be for everyone
Open Access Government take a look at the British Science Association’s work to foster inclusivity in science, creating community cohesion and engagement.
Precision medicine: From bench to clinic
Here, we find out about Yourgene Health, a molecular diagnostics company with products and technologies that enable precision medicine in oncology from bench to clinic.
Accelerating the discovery, manufacture and translation of biomedical materials
The Henry Royce Institute is enhancing the UK’s position as an international leader in the field of biomedical materials, systems and devices.
Water citizen science focus
A team from Missouri University of Science and Technology, focus on water citizen science, including comment on monitoring water quality with affordable, open-source sensors & generating shared knowledge in social media.
Novel digital biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and tracking of symptoms in patients...
Dr Rutger Zietsma – CEO at Manus Neurodynamica Ltd – and PD Dr Angela Deutschländer share their vision on earlier diagnosis and objective symptom tracking with the NeuroMotor PenTM.
An impact of biological pigments as teaching material
Here, Professor Kouji Takeda and others discuss the NODAI A-STEM Education project, which looks at the impact of biological pigments as teaching material.
Striving for cutting edge science, technology and innovation in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has stressed the importance of being a world leader in science and technology. Here, Open Access Government look into why this is the case.
BEPA and European Commission launch BATT4EU
The Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) and the European Commission signed the document that launches BATT4EU, which aims for sustainability with an investment of €925 million.
Scientists reveal that aliens may have seen Earth already
A team at Cornell University reveal that aliens, specifically located in 1,715 nearby star systems, could have already seen Earth by watching our planet cross the Sun.
