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Seeking comparative advantage: The EU’s push for a new R&I programme

Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities in Brussels, emphasises the need to seek comparative advantages in the European Union’s pursuit of a new R&I programme amid Donald Trump’s push for AI.

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.

The potential hidden source of bacterial infections in tattoo inks

Researchers have revealed the microbial content present in commercial tattoos and permanent makeup inks.

New insights into the birth of our solar system

A team of planetary scientists from UCLA and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has uncovered details about the early days of our solar system.

Celebrating global innovation in geospatial data

Here, we explore the Geovation Awards and the honoured global innovations using geospatial data for sustainability taking place. Winners tackled challenges in cities, environment, and social good, highlighting the potential of this tech for a better future.

Advanced PLA-based efibers with improved bioactivity and antibacterial properties

Scientists have developed new types of fibers that could revolutionize medical treatments. Made from a biodegradable polymer PLA (plastic) and reinforced with special nanoparticles, these fibers show great promise for use in medical implants, improved healing, reduced infection risk, and a wider range of medical applications.

Laboratory experiment produces high-density relativistic plasma

An international team of scientists has successfully generated high-density relativistic electron-positron pair-plasma beams in the laboratory.

Citizen scientists discover star on course to escape the Milky Way

Citizen scientists participating in the Planet 9 project have helped uncover a rare and extraordinary star, J1249+36, which is heading through the Milky Way at an incredible speed.

A fall risk algorithm to optimise fall prevention strategies

Falls cost the UK £4.4bn per year. Smplicare’s fall risk algorithm is 85% accurate at predicting future falls which can help prevent them. Here, they tell us more.

Horizon Europe allocates €163.5 million for green mobility research projects

Horizon Europe has given €163.5 million to fund innovative research projects aimed at promoting green, smart, and resilient transportation and mobility solutions.

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