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.
Photonics21, a leading European Technology Platform, has launched its 2025 Innovation Award, inviting aspiring innovators to submit their groundbreaking ideas in the field of photonics; find out here how to apply.
According to sociologist Robert Merton (1942), the creation of universal and objective knowledge is dependent on the detachment of scientists from their work because passion and preconceived ideas are obstacles to objectivity and scientific progress.
Engineers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have unveiled a cutting-edge hardware device set to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers are advocating for regulatory frameworks to steer the responsible growth of bio-hybrid robotics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
