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North American research special focus

Here is a summary of some North American research themes, emphasizing the broader areas of funding research and advancing science in fields such as standards and technology, artificial intelligence, the humanities, social sciences, and primatology.

Scientists witness the birth of early galaxies with James Webb Space Telescope

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Investigating collapsing stars that mysteriously vanish

Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have shed light on a star that suddenly vanished from the sky.

NASA collaborates with industry to design sustainable jet engine core

NASA, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is designing a new jet engine concept aimed at the next generation of ultra-efficient airliners.

AI reveals differences in male and female brain structures

A study by researchers at NYU Langone Health has revealed significant differences in the brain structures of men and women, providing new insights into how various neurological and psychiatric disorders develop and present differently between the sexes.

Supercomputing: UK boosts research access with EuroHPC £770 million membership

Unlocking new frontiers in research, the UK joins EuroHPC, gaining access to cutting-edge supercomputing resources and enhanced funding opportunities, over £770 million, bolstering scientific innovation and collaboration across Europe.

Astrophysicist discovers fiery exoplanet with NASA’s TESS

UC Riverside researcher Stephen Kane reveals a flaming world, challenging our ideas of planetary extremes.

Venus’s vanishing water mystery: How our neighbouring planet became a desert

Venus, the neighbour of Earth, has long puzzled scientists with its bone-dry landscape. But a groundbreaking study from planetary scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered the mystery of Venus's vanishing water.

UK takes steps to combat space debris and ensure space sustainability

In a bid to tackle the growing threat of space debris and ensure the sustainability of space operations, the UK government has announced ambitious initiatives and investments.

€17.8 Million for transformative neighbourhood projects in New European Bauhaus initiative

The European Union has announced a significant funding opportunity for projects aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods and fostering sustainability through the New European Bauhaus initiative.

China launches Chang’e-6 probe to collect samples from Moon’s dark side

China has set on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the Moon's far side, launching the Chang'e-6 probe from the Wenchang Space Launch Center.

The brain’s nightly “Reset” process during sleep

What does the brain do while we sleep? New research shows the process that occurs within the brain during sleep.

NASA’s James Webb Telescope maps weather on exoplanet WASP-43 b

Using NASA's James Webb Telescope researchers have revealed insights into the weather patterns of the hot gas-giant exoplanet, WASP-43 b.

European research, innovation and education

Open Access Government places the spotlight on research, innovation and education policy in Europe, with a particular focus on the European Education Area.

Binary stars: The origins of stellar diversity in binary systems

Astronomers used the Gemini South telescope to show the findings of the difference in Binary Stars composition.

Manchester scientists achieve milestone with one-dimensional superconductor discovery

Scientists at The University of Manchester achieve robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system.

Rare gamma-ray burst reveals magnetar flare in nearby galaxy

In a unique cosmic event, scientists have detected a burst of gamma rays originating from a rare magnetar in the nearby galaxy M82.

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