NASA announces two missions to Venus for 2030
NASA have not visited Venus in 30 years - now, two new missions have been announced to launch in 2028-2030, with the aim of understanding how the once Earth-like planet became a "hothouse".
The age of the battery
Dr Alistair Davidson, Director of Consortium for Battery Innovation, states that now is truly the age of the battery.
COVID-19 & the urgent case for a greater focus on One Health
Frances Goodrum, Head of External Affairs, Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys, turns our attention to COVID-19 and the urgent case for a greater focus on One Health.
Next Generation Sequencing: The analysis of synthetic biology signatures in brain tissue
Richie Kohman, Synthetic Biology Platform Lead, Wyss Institute at Harvard, tells us all about Next Generation Sequencing in analysing synthetic biology signatures in brain tissue.
Going beyond 6G: The role of THz photonics communication
Cyril Renaud, Professor of Photonics, University College London, explores the potential of using THz as a means of communication.
What is a bacterium?
Ann G. Matthysse, from the University of North Carolina’s Department of Biology, delves into an exploration of harmful and useful bacteria for elementary school students.
Ground-breaking technology: Next generation sequencing
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, provides a portrait of a ground-breaking technology, next-generation sequencing, starting with a brief snapshot.
ACTRIS: Atmospheric observations for excellence in Earth science
Giulia Saponaro, ACTRIS Communication Officer, charts atmospheric observations to achieve excellence in Earth science.
Research focus: Mediation for conflict management
Mediation is a resource for conflict management and may improve the relationships between gangs and the community, according to research from Carles Feixa & José Sánchez-García.
Seeking a sustainable way to control harmful algal bloom
Here, Researcher Nobuharu Inaba at the Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region (CERI), explains why it is vital to control harmful algal bloom as sustainably as possible.
Scientists explain what happened in first microsecond of Big Bang
A team from the University of Copenhagen say that they have identified a substance that was present in the first microsecond after the Big Bang.
Does Europe have the tools it needs to quit importing batteries?
Bo Normark, Industrial Strategy Executive, EIT InnoEnergy ponders if Europe has the tools it needs to quit importing batteries.
What should the government’s new innovation strategy look like?
Njy Rios, Director: R&D Incentives, Ayming UK & Ireland, shares insights from the roundtable discussion with industry experts as part of BEIS’ innovation strategy consultation.
Moderna say COVID vaccine 100% effective in 12-17 year olds
The Moderna vaccine has been found to be 100% effective against COVID-19 in 12-17 year olds, according to new data from the TeenCOVE study.
Scientists successfully use gene therapy to restore eyesight
Scientists in France have partially restored the eyesight of a blind man, using gene therapy - he is now able to identify blurry shapes.
Scientists say severe COVID infections will disappear in 10 years
New mathematical modelling from the University of Utah suggests that all severe COVID infections will disappear over the next ten years - if the global population has access to vaccination.
Scientists think protein injection could be diabetes vaccine
The idea is still at an early stage, but initial clinical study results show that immunotherapy against type 1 diabetes could function as a 'diabetes vaccine.'
ALMA telescope finds oldest spiral morphology galaxy in existence
The ALMA telescope has located a galaxy with spiral morphology, which was created just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang - this is the oldest ever recorded.
Researchers say lithium concentration in brain connected to depression
Researchers believe that they have a breakthrough - finding that lithium concentrations in the brain are connected to depression.
NASA reveal fast radio bursts coming from galaxies’ spiral arms
NASA reveal that the Hubble Space Telescope has located five, powerful fast radio bursts to the spiral arms of five galaxies.
