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ERC report highlights frontier science that is driving Europe’s advanced materials future

A new European Research Council (ERC) report shows how frontier research in advanced materials is shaping Europe’s industrial competitiveness and supporting its transition to greener and more digital economies.

Spotlight on EU cybersecurity: Projects protecting Europe’s digital future

Cybersecurity has become a major part of modern life as Europe enters the digital world.

NASA awards $5 million to expand STEM learning nationwide

NASA is investing more than $5 million in science, technology, engineering, and math education to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented worldwide, WHO says

According to a new World Health Organization analysis, addressing smoking, infections, alcohol, and air pollution could prevent up to 40% of cancer cases worldwide.

Second trimester pregnancy loss care varies widely across the UK, study finds

New research reveals significant variation in care for second trimester baby loss across the UK and Ireland, with inconsistent treatment pathways and support.

Researchers reduce electronic noise using quantum physics

UCLA researchers have developed a quantum-based nanowire that reduces electronic noise as the electrical current increases. By synchronising electrons with atomic vibrations, this breakthrough promises more stable quantum computers and ultralow-noise communication sensors.

Barnsley has been named the UK’s first government-backed tech town

Barnsley has officially been named the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town. This is the first town of its kind to support the use of artificial intelligence to improve public services, boost skills and create new economic opportunities.

New AI tool predicts repeat heart attack risk for cancer patients

A new AI-powered tool can predict the risk of another heart attack in patients with cancer, helping doctors tailor care and improve outcomes, according to HDR UK and The Lancet.

Every cancer patient in the UK to get their own Personalised Cancer Plan

The UK government has announced that every cancer patient will receive a Personalised Cancer Plan to improve outcomes and quality of life, as part of wider reforms to cancer care.

Hamburg Declaration: UK and Europe create historic clean energy pact

The UK and a group of European partners have signed a new agreement that will transform the North Sea into one of the world’s most important hubs for clean energy.

MSCA awards €97.7 million funding boost to strengthen global research collaboration

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges call, committing €97.7 million to support international research cooperation.

How the UK’s National Cancer Plan could help 3 in 4 patients survive

The government's 10-year cancer plan targets 75% of patients surviving or living well five years post-diagnosis, focusing on faster diagnosis and treatment.

Reproductive health in space: An urgent call for industry standards

A new study warns that space exploration faces an urgent reproductive health crisis. Experts call for immediate international standards to address the biological risks of radiation and microgravity as humans transition to long-term extraterrestrial living.

West Midlands named UK hub for transport and infrastructure

The UK government plans to establish a major Transport and Infrastructure Campus in the West Midlands, creating high-skilled roles and speeding up the delivery of national infrastructure projects.

New Airbus launchpad opens to boost UK space SME’s

A new facility designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK space sector has officially opened at Airbus Defence and Space’s Stevenage site.

Resident doctors in England vote to extend strikes for six months

Resident doctors in England have voted to extend industrial action for another six months, the BMA has confirmed, due to ongoing pay and workforce disputes.

Study finds removing livestock may reduce long-term soil carbon storage

University of Manchester research suggests removing livestock from grasslands could weaken soil carbon storage, challenging climate assumptions.

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