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JWST reveals ‘Alaknanda’ a massive spiral galaxy from the early universe

A new discovery challenges the cosmic timeline: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted Alaknanda, a massive, well-formed grand-design spiral galaxy that existed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.

UK leads ESA’s first scout climate mission with HydroGNSS launch

The UK has taken significant steps in space-based climate monitoring following the successful launch of HydroGNSS, a pair of satellites designed to track key elements of the Earth's water cycle.

EIT opens new Community Hub to strengthen innovation in the French Outermost regions

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has opened a new EIT Community Hub dedicated to supporting the French Outermost Regions (FORs),

An update on humanities funding in North America

Open Access Government updates readers on humanities funding in North America, highlighting a significant research grant aimed at combating anti-Semitism within American society.

New AI tool can lower political temperature and partisan rhetoric through algorithm control

A new Stanford-led research published in Science shows that a web-based tool can drastically reduce partisan animosity on X feeds without platform cooperation.

New Sentinel satellites deliver first images, expanding Earth and atmospheric monitoring capabilities

Two newly launched Copernicus missions, Sentinel-1D and Sentinel-5A, have returned their first observations, showing enhancements in Europe’s capacity to monitor the planet’s surface and its atmosphere.

Malta joins EIT RIB pilot to strengthen startup growth

Malta is expecting to take its next steps in their innovation journey following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Government of Malta.

Photonics research paves the way for energy-efficient, scalable AI data centres

As artificial intelligence continues to expand rapidly, it is transforming everything from scientific discovery to industrial automation.

Heritage and culture global focus

Discover the work of managing world heritage sites through our report on the inscription of 26 new cultural and natural properties.

European Astronaut Centre is set for a significant expansion in Cologne

The European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne is preparing for a new growth phase as plans move forward for a new building that will significantly increase its capacity and strengthen its role at the heart of Europe’s space exploration efforts.

Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) named one of the best inventions of 2025

FiberCoat's Radar Absorbing Material (RAM), a materials startup that was developed through research at Aachen University and supported by EIT RawMaterials, has been recognised as one of the best inventions of 2025 and is reshaping how Europe approaches defence and aerospace technologies.

The UK announces new UKRI R&D investment to boost growth, innovation and jobs

The UK government has announced that it will invest significantly in public research and development, directing billions of pounds to high-priority technologies and fast-growing companies to accelerate economic growth.

EIC fund delivers first step scale-up investments to boost strategic European technologies

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has taken the following steps toward strengthening Europe's technological sovereignty by finalising its first two equity investments under the new EIC Step Scale Up scheme.

Colossal shark fossils rewrite the history of ocean apex predators

Fossils from northern Australia reveal a colossal 8-meter shark that ruled the seas 115 million years ago. This discovery proves that modern shark lineages achieved gigantic sizes far earlier than previously thought, competing with dinosaur-era marine reptiles.

UK space agency funds new studies to tackle global space debris challenges

The UK Space Agency has allocated more than £380,000 to advance international research into space debris, underscoring the UK's leadership in global space sustainability efforts.

Ariana 6 set for year-end mission to boost Europe’s Galileo constellation

Europe is preparing to end 2025 with a significant milestone for its space programme.

The EU has selected eight high-growth innovators for EIC STEP Scale Up investments

The European Commission has announced a new group of deep tech companies that will receive large-scale equity investments through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up scheme.

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