Dstl launches £50 million space programme marking the launch of Sputnik
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a 5-year space programme and is partnering with UK companies
Embryo DNA edited to remove blood disorder by Chinese researchers
Scientists in China have managed to eradicate beta-thalassemia from embryo DNA using precise 'chemical surgery' in a world first
Cryogenic technologies for precision tactical and space applications
Peter Iredale, Engineering Lead at Honeywell Hymatic discusses cryogenic technologies and how it can be utilised.
Australia joins UK space mission as radar launch partner
The UK space mission NovaSAR has gained a new radar launch partner as Australia comes on board, signing a 10% share in the project
UK strikes research deal with the US
A new research deal struck by the UK and the US aims to make it easier for scientists to travel, share resources, and collaborate
Government opens up to pitches for anti-terrorism science funding
DASA has pledged £2 million to anti-terrorism science projects looking at fields such as behavioural science and identifying suspects in crowds
The funding is available...
Scientists design organic battery to power medical implants
Scientists in Belfast have designed a flexible organic battery which could revolutionise how medical implants are powered and remove patient discomfort
Devices like pacemakers could...
Nasa spacecraft set to crash into Saturn’s atmosphere in ‘kiss goodbye’
Nasa spacecraft Cassini, a veteran traveller of the Solar System, is set to complete its mission and crash into Saturn's atmosphere this week
The international...
Study shows research grants are giving jobs a boost
A new study has shown that government research grants have boosted the economy and provided thousands of new jobs in the tech industry
Research grants...
Space technology: how space benefits life on earth
M F Warrender highlights how space technology plays an integral role in society and how NASA invests in technology development
Powerful XFEL X-ray laser goes online in Germany
The powerful XFEL X-ray laser, capable of studying the intricate structure of atoms one by one, has been officially opened in Hamburg, Germany
Biomedical research: crossing discipline borders
Biomedical research crosses borders of disciplines to help shape new imaging approaches, as scientists from Technical University of Munich explain
Understanding the adverse outcome pathway concept
Alberto Mantovani, Istituto Superiore di Sanità looks at how the adverse outcome pathway concept is the long way from molecular to adversity
Astrophysicists say habitable planet could be only 16 light years away
Astrophysicists at the University of Texas at Arlington are predicting that a star system featuring a habitable planet could be just 16 light years away
Metrology enabling high temperature erosion testing
Louise Crocker and Tony Fry from the National Physical Laboratory looks at the role of metrology in developing new materials with improved resistance
Supporting Alaska Native students through education
Dr. Herb Schroeder from the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Programme (ANSEP) outlines why it’s integral to develop the skills of Alaska Native students
Internationalisation of education, science and research in Germany
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research details how their Internationalisation Strategy aims to help meet global challenges by working together
Augmenting the performance of future structural components
Professors Jan Torgersen and Filippo Berto highlight how new technologies are helping to develop the next generation structural components
Prioritising investment for research in Norway
Open Access Government outlines how research in Norway is tackling key challenges and details the Ministry for Education and Research’s long-term plan
Norway’s Minister for...
Supporting basic research in Switzerland
Basic research is a key area that the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) promotes and funds, as Open Access Government’s Ciara Ruane outlines
