The latest news, developments and research findings from all fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology and space, including news on the latest policies regulating this sector.
A recent study reviews the major photonics breakthroughs of 2024, focusing on a team’s pioneering work to couple free electrons with nonlinear optical states in integrated microresonators, unlocking new potential for advanced electron control and imaging.
With hopes of improving collaboration with Europe in artificial intelligence (AI), the UK government has announced a new initiative to unlock cutting-edge innovation, support job creation, and accelerate research in vital sectors such as healthcare and clean energy.
Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.
On 21 May 2025, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt took further steps in their partnership by extending the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement.
Mysterious, ultra-high-energy cosmic rays have baffled scientists for decades. Now, new research from Norway suggests supermassive black holes and their powerful winds might be the long-sought cosmic accelerators behind these extraordinary particles.
A team of astronomers led by Penn State has discovered that planet-forming materials can survive and persist even in some of the most extreme environments in our galaxy.
BioNTech, the German biopharmaceutical company behind one of the world's first COVID-19 vaccines, has announced a landmark investment of up to £1 billion in the UK over the next decade.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has awarded €63 million to support 47 projects to strengthen innovation capacity within European higher education institutions.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, 2024, has reached a significant milestone as one of its key scientific instruments, the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS), completed initial commissioning.
The UK Government has announced new plans towards its research and development (R&D) funding approach by introducing new ten-year budgets or selected activities
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The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost for research and innovation through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2025.
The UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has achieved a primary target through the ultra-infrared laser system.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology have announced a new initiative to boost innovation across the European Union.
Galactic turbulence, a cosmic enigma influencing everything from star formation to particle movement, has been simulated with unprecedented precision. The surprising results challenge long-held theories about energy flow in the vast interstellar medium.
