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EIC Board backs 2026 work programme to drive Europe’s deep tech future

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has announced that the 2026 Work Programme (WP26) is a key step in advancing Europe’s deep-tech ambitions and strengthening its position as a global leader in innovation.

As classroom mental health cases rises, so must early and proactive intervention

As the number of mental health cases increases in classrooms, early and proactive intervention must also rise, states Ed Robbins, the CEO of Fresh Start in Education.

Xanthommatin: Scientists teach bacteria the octopus’s secret to camouflage

Researchers have engineered bacteria to produce xanthommatin, the pigment that enables cephalopod camouflage. This biotechnological leap creates a sustainable, high-yield method for producing the coveted, colour-changing compound for cosmetics and materials science.

Children’s in‑school mental health programme cuts over 900 CAMHS referrals in 6 months

A classroom‑based mental health initiative, myHappymind, prevented 936 referrals to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and 1,240 to mental health support teams in one local authority over six months.

Farms powering Europe’s green future through renewable energy

Across Europe, farmers must feed a growing population while contending with rising energy costs, erratic weather, and increasing pressure on natural resources.

New method could reveal whether Einstein’s black holes are really unique

Physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt and the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute in Shanghai have taken a new approach to one of the most profound mysteries in science: whether all black holes conform to Einstein’s theory of general relativity or if alternative forms could exist.

Breakthrough stem cell therapy sparks powerful bone regeneration in spinal fractures

Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have unlocked a new way to regenerate bone using fat-derived stem cells, successfully healing spinal fractures in rats.

A global shift to plant-based diets could reduce farming jobs by up to 106 million

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that rising adoption of plant‑based eating patterns could reduce global agricultural labour demands by 5‑28%.

EU mission on adaptation to climate change launches 18 new projects

Europe has continued to take steps towards strengthening its ability to adapt to the growing impact of climate change.

Discovering the dark universe and a stellar nursery: Euclid searches through Orion constellation

An incredible view of a stellar nursery was captured by Euclid when its infrared camera peered through the LDN 1641 dark cloud in Orion. This ability to see past obscuring dust demonstrates the telescope's power as it embarks on its primary mission: mapping the dark Universe.

Implementation dialogue shows progress and challenges in EU funding for regional competitiveness

The European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on EU Funding and Regional Competitiveness, held in September 2025, brought together a diverse group of participants from across Europe to exchange views on how EU funds can better support innovation, competitiveness, and regional development.

The EU invests €2.9 billion to accelerate net-zero technologies

The European Commission has announced a boost for Europe's clean technology ambitions by investing €2.9 billion from the Innovation Fund to support 61 groundbreaking net-zero technologies across the continent.

New fluoride-free gel regenerates tooth enamel

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a fluoride-free gel that regenerates tooth enamel by mimicking natural proteins, offering a breakthrough in preventive dental treatment.

The EU Data Act risks undermining the principles it aims to protect

Alfonso Carballo and Margherita Corina at NEOMA Business School explore why the EU Data Act risks undermining the principles it aims to protect.

BMA slams Government’s ‘indefensible’ 2.5% pay offer for doctors

The British Medical Association warns that the UK government’s proposal to raise doctors’ pay by just 2.5% for 2026 amounts to a real‑terms pay cut, calling it “neglect dressed up as restraint”.

What the digital shift means for the NHS’s digital transformation

As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?

ESA launches HOBI-WAN to produce food in space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially launched the study phase of its pilot project HOBI-WAN (Hydrogen-oxidising bacteria in weightlessness as a source of nutrition).

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