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EU Commission finalise €2 trillion budget plan for 2028-2034

The European Commission has presented its proposal for the next long-term EU budget, covering the period from 2028 to 2034.

Liquid biopsies offer hope for children with neuroblastoma

Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the fight against pediatric cancers. One of the promising projects currently making waves in this field is MONALISA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative under the EU Cancer Mission.

Industrial transformation in Africa: Navigating global shifts and local opportunities

Transformation in Africa: Here, Mounia Boucetta, Affiliate Professor at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, explores how global megatrends are reshaping industrial economies and creating new opportunities for Africa’s industrial emergence.

ERC awards €761 million to support the next generation of European scientists

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the recipients of its highly competitive 2025 Starting Grants, awarding a total of €761 million to support 478 early-career researchers across Europe.

Europe’s deep tech renaissance closes Silicon Valley’s innovation gap

Ion Hauer, Principal at APEX Ventures, discusses how Europe’s Deep Tech Renaissance can bridge the innovation gap with Silicon Valley.

EU and ASEAN deepen their cooperation on carbon pricing at high-level climate events

At the first ASEAN-EU Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change, the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a high-level side event to reinforce collaboration on carbon pricing and market mechanisms.

Over 6 million cancer diagnoses are projected by 2040, warns Cancer Research UK 

Cancer Research UK and 60 other charities warn of a projected 6.3 million new cancer cases in England by 2040.

3D printing could improve the future of large scale quantum computers

Miniaturised ion traps built with 3D printing may be the key to creating more powerful quantum machines.

EU preparedness: The importance of nurses’ youth voice

Paul De Raeve, Manuel Ballotta, and Nada Rakabi from the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) discuss the European Commission's current efforts regarding EU preparedness, highlighting what this means for the nursing workforce and how the EFN is helping to shape policies.

EU launches new health funding calls to boost crisis preparedness

HaDEA opens 2025 EU4Health proposals focused on CBRN threats and vector-borne diseases.

Turing architecture into clean energy power plants

A team of researchers from Nanjing University has developed a new solar concentrator that can transform ordinary windows into invisible sources of renewable energy.

AI stethoscope detects three heart conditions in 15 seconds

Researchers have developed an AI stethoscope that discovers heart conditions in 15 seconds, giving NHS GPs a quick and simple tool to spot problems earlier.

Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully vaccinated

New UKHSA and NHS England data reveal 18.6% of children have not received their pre-school booster vaccine, a vital vaccine for protecting against serious illnesses.

Bridging the gap: Incorporating digital acceptance to maintain digital accessibility through engagement

Mike Taylor from the Digital Accessibility Centre highlights the barriers to digital accessibility and the importance of understanding access challenges in project planning. He also explains the role of assistive technology in enabling independent access to digital content.

The UK launches a campaign in Spain and Germany to boost research partnerships through Horizon Europe

The UK government has launched a new international campaign aimed at positioning the country as a leading research and innovation partner through Horizon Europe.

What true support looks like for Indigenous mental health recovery

Geoffrey Roth, member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, highlights the mental health crisis faced by Indigenous Peoples. He advocates for a holistic approach to health that connects mental wellbeing with cultural identity, community governance, and environmental health, as emphasized in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

UK government launches consultation to ban energy drinks for under-16s

The UK government is consulting on a proposed ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16s.

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