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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.

The launch of sentinel-4 marks a new era in European air quality monitoring

At the start of this month, the European Union stepped up their environmental monitoring with the successful launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission from Cape Canaveral.

UK invests £75.6 million in a mission to clean up space debris

The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris, launching a £75.6 million procurement process.

Fuelling the mind: Nutrition strategies for peak performance in mind sports

Learn how to boost focus, memory, and mental stamina in mind sports with evidence-based nutrition strategies for peak cognitive performance.

New imaging techniques reveal early signs of planet formation

Reanalysed telescope data has shown that planets may begin forming earlier than previously expected.

JWST reveals how galaxies like the milky way built their stellar disk over time

A new study using images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has helped to answer a continuous question in astronomy.

EIC board pushes for expanded mission and bigger budget

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has released a set of recommendations aimed at elevating Europe’s role as a global leader in deep tech innovation.

Rubin Observatory reveals the first images of the Universe

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed its first imagery, which will be followed by more detailed observations to gain a deeper understanding of the universe.

EIC accelerator selects 40 start ups for €230 million in funding

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced funding support for 40 high-potential start-ups and small businesses through its EIC Accelerator program.

A breakthrough process set to boost methanol production efficiency using carbon dioxide

A new method could transform fuel and manufacturing industries by turning C02 into a valuable chemical.

Record number of proposals for MSCA COFUND programme

The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme has closed with a record 136 proposals submitted, which is a significant increase from previous years.

New certified reference materials improve the reliability of nanomaterial testing

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has introduced two new certified reference materials, titanium dioxide and barium sulfate powders, to improve the accuracy and reliability of nanomaterial testing.

UK satellite data and projects are expected to transform public services

Five new UK-based projects will use satellite data to drive innovation in public services, following over £2.5 million in funding from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency’s InCubed2 programme.

EU expert report shows the importance of dual-use research and innovation

Two newly released expert reports by the European Commission have provided insights into the role of dual-use research and innovation (R&I) in shaping future EU funding policies.

UK government invests £1 billion into tech innovation and economic growth

The UK government will support its science and technology sectors with over £1 billion in investments to help innovators working in transformative sectors, such as quantum computing, semiconductors, engineering biology, and cybersecurity.

Researchers find breakthrough in green hydrogen with new triple-layer materials

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have made significant discoveries in the quest to produce ''green'' hydrogen efficiently using sunlight.

£44 million investment set to drive sustainable manufacturing in the UK

The UK is set to become a global leader in sustainable manufacturing with the launch of four new research hubs, supported by a £44...

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