HomeOpen Access NewsResearch & Innovation

Research & Innovation

£2.1M EPSRC fellowship set to advance magnetic particle imaging

The University of Liverpool has secured a major £2.1 million award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to support cutting-edge research into next-generation medical imaging technologies.

Why innovative startups and scale-ups are leaving the EU

A new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), in collaboration with the European Commission under the InvestEU Advisory Hub, examines the growing concerns for Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

NASA selects ARES Technical Services for Wallops range operations

NASA has awarded a contract to ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to support launch range operations at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Why should schools teach the humanities subjects?

David Walker, a representative from The Humanities Association, delves into the compelling reasons for integrating the humanities into school curriculums.

The interactive science centre in Luxembourg brings learning to life for all ages

An innovative science centre in southern Luxembourg is transforming how people of all ages engage with science, technology, and discovery.

International project awarded £215K to unlock the secrets of the Universe’s rare elements

An international research project led by the University of Surrey has been awarded £215,100 to explore some of the rarest and most unstable forms of matter in the universe.

New census of the sun’s neighbours highlights prime stars for life-bearing worlds

A new astronomical survey has brought scientists closer to identifying nearby stars that could host Earth-like planets capable of supporting life.

European Commission opens applications for automotive research and innovation expert group

The European Commission has launched a new call for applications to form an expert group dedicated to shaping the future of research and innovation in the European automotive sector.

Stardust study resets how life’s atoms spread through space

For decades, astronomers have believed they understood how giant stars scatter the chemical building blocks of life across the galaxy However, a new study of...

NASA advances ambitious mission to search for life beyond Earth

NASA has taken a major step toward one of its most ambitious science goals as it searches for signs of life on planets beyond our solar system.

Horizon Europe cluster 4 industrial calls attract strong interest across Europe

The Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry calls continue to show strong engagement from Europe’s research and innovation community, with more than 800 proposals evaluated across single-stage and two-stage calls.

Measuring the future: Nanoscale metrology and the global race for technological competitiveness

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe explains how to measure the future using nanoscale metrology and discusses the global competition for technological superiority.

BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2026 returns to Leicester

The UK bioscience innovation community will come together again in spring 2026 as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announces the return of its flagship Sparking Innovation Conference.

Longest ever observation of a super active solar region sheds new light on space weather

By combining European and U.S. space missions, scientists have achieved new insights into the sun’s most powerful activity.

A Saturn-mass rogue planet spotted drifting alone through the galaxy

Astronomers have identified a rare type of planet wandering through the Milky Way without a host star.

Horizon Europe strengthens UK research impact and global collaboration

A new analysis by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology shows that UK researchers achieved greater academic impact and were more likely to complete ambitious projects when supported by the Horizon research and innovation programme.

EU companies boost R&D investment as global competition intensifies

European companies significantly increased their research and development (R&D) spending in 2024, particularly in strategic sectors such as energy, health, aerospace, and defence.

Advertisements


Latest Academic Articles

The latest academic articles from key research stakeholders