£2 million development fund available for UK spaceflight
Future spaceports can apply for a share of £2 million to support plans for small satellite launch from aircraft and sub-orbital flight from the UK: What is next for spaceflight?
Breakthroughs in materials science are driving turbo-engine efficiency
A series of breakthroughs in materials science are helping to drive efficiency in aerospace manufacturing, by improving material properties and reducing aircraft production times, whilst maintaining a low overall weight.
Promising urine DNA test could detect urothelial cancer
Scientists have developed a promising urine DNA test that is capable of detecting urothelial cancer.
UK’s approach to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets UN recognition
The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has awarded official designation to the UK International Reference Centre for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
UK commits to International Research and Innovation Strategy
New International Research and Innovation Strategy launched to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science.
New innovative brain cancer treatment aid available across England
A new treatment aid known as 5-ALA will allow surgeons to identify areas of the brain affected by cancer more accurately.
How can you improve your chances of FDA approval?
Here Dr. Harneet Arora, freelance neurologist, and FDA regulations expert, shares her advice on how to submit an application with FDA approval.
Government to provide funding for groundbreaking innovations
Science Minister calls on researchers and businesses to submit applications for government funding to support groundbreaking innovations.
Charities renew investment in Type 1 diabetes treatment
Diabetes UK and JDRF have announced their continued commitment to revolutionising Type 1 diabetes treatment, by awarding £490,000 to fund the next generation of immunotherapy research.
How can economics tackle the issue of antimicrobial resistance?
Applying the economics of climate change to antimicrobial resistance could help to avert the 10 million deaths that are predicted to occur by 2050 if urgent action isn’t taken.
Sleep and ageing: Two sides of one coin?
Oxford University researchers have discovered a brain process common to sleep and ageing in research that could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia.
New prognostic test could make personalised IBD treatment
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new test that can reliably predict the future course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in individuals, transforming treatments for patients.
Sex drug could be the next heart failure treatment
The University of Manchester found that a drug used for erectile dysfunction can slow or even reverse the progression of heart failure of sheep.
How humanised machine learning is augmenting human intelligence
Mind Foundry Director of Research, Nathan Korda, discusses how humanised machine learning platforms are enabling the rise of the ‘citizen data scientist’.
Over 900 reports of modern slavery in UK car washes
Drivers reported more than 900 potential cases of modern slavery at hand car washes over a five-month period, according to research by the University of Nottingham.
Scientists discover gene that prevents obesity
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.
Scientists find “mindreading” neurons in some brains
Scientists have identified special types of "mindreading" neurons that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their intentions.
Plasma-Jet-Driven Magneto-Inertial Fusion – A progress report
C. Francis Thio and F. Douglas Witherspoon, HyperJet Fusion Corporation, provide an update on the progress on Plasma-Jet-Driven Magneto-Inertial Fusion.
Resourcing modern industries by responsive mining solutions
Kate Moore, Senior Lecturer, University of Exeter, discusses whether small mining operations can supply the raw materials for manufacturing of modern technologies.
Chemistry and the archaeology of collagen
Takashi Nakazawa, Professor at Nara Women’s University explores some fascinating aspects of chemistry and the archaeology of collagen, as well as a view point expressed on analysing ancient specimens in a collaborative way.
