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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.

Developing our future citizens through mind sports

Geoffrey Borg, the CEO of the International Mind Sports Association, offers a captivating insight into nurturing our future citizens through mind sports.

Eta Carinae: A cosmic time bomb in our Milky Way

Scientists believe Eta Carinae, may be on the brink of a spectacular explosion.

Red dwarf stars emit intense UV radiation

Red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares emitting far-ultraviolet (far-UV) radiation at levels much higher than previously believed.

A new model explains the rapid formation of giant planets

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) have revealed a new model that challenges current theories on the formation of giant planets like Jupiter, offering deeper insights into the mysteries of our solar system and beyond.

Preconceived ideas, ideologies, and basic biological principles in controversies in early origin of life research

According to sociologist Robert Merton (1942), the creation of universal and objective knowledge is dependent on the detachment of scientists from their work because passion and preconceived ideas are obstacles to objectivity and scientific progress.

Exploring the Sun’s corona: Parker solar probe findings challenge existing theories

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has revealed new insights into the mysteries of the sun's corona.

Device promises massive energy savings for AI applications

Engineers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have unveiled a cutting-edge hardware device set to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

Ethical guidelines urged for bio-hybrid robotics development

In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers are advocating for regulatory frameworks to steer the responsible growth of bio-hybrid robotics.

Research and innovation investments: Europe at a crossroads

Ole Petter Ottersen, Acting Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, states that Europe is at a critical juncture regarding research and innovation investments.

Exoplanet WASP-39 b shows big differences between morning and evening atmospheres

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered new details about the atmosphere of an exoplanet known as WASP-39 b, located 700 light-years away from Earth.

Earth’s water origin from ancient cosmic ice

An international team of scientists has uncovered key insights into the origins of Earth’s water and the formation of small celestial bodies in our solar system.

The University of Liverpool set to develop innovative contact lenses for eye repair

In a new effort to revolutionise treatment for eye injuries and disorders, a team of researchers from the University of Liverpool have secured £2.1 million in funding.

The mystery of supernova 1181

Chronicles from Japan, China, and Korea documented the sudden appearance of a "guest star" in the heavens, a luminous celestial body visible to the naked eye for approximately 180 days before fading into obscurity.

Lunar mysteries: New insights into the enigmatic swirls on the moon

Lunar swirls, those mesmerising light-coloured patterns illuminating the Moon's surface, have always amazed astronomers and scientists.

New labour Government faces urgent call to address STEM workforce crisis

EngineeringUK, the leading body for engineering in the UK, is urging the new labour government to take immediate action to tackle the growing skills shortage in STEM fields. But what has labour promised this sector already?

Pillar II: Canada joins EU’s Horizon Europe Pillar II Programme

Canada has officially joined the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, bringing together more global scientific collaborations.

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