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Expanding access to sexual health services through a new online framework

Access to sexual and reproductive health care is set to improve across England due to a new Online Sexual Health Services Framework Agreement, designed to make it easier for NHS organisations and local authorities to deliver digital sexual health services.

AI and reforms cut UK clinical trial approval times in half

UK regulators use AI and process reforms to reduce clinical trial approvals from 91 to 41 days, speeding up patient access to new medicines and treatments.

EIT approves €978 million funding allocation to boost innovation and skills across Europe

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a funding package of €978 million for the period 2026–2028.

From ambition to action: The UK’s path to global AI leadership

Professor Simon Robertshaw of Ravensbourne University London, shares his insights on the UK’s journey towards becoming a leader in global AI.

£2.4m funding to develop non-invasive treatment for keratoconus

University of Liverpool researchers receive £2.4 million to advance a minimally invasive treatment for keratoconus, aiming to improve patient access and reduce NHS costs.

Resident doctors vote 97% for strike action in fight over jobs and training

Resident doctors in England went on strike with a 97% majority, protesting the lack of training posts, job insecurity, and pay erosion.

The future of the agricultural industry with AI

For insight into how AI could alter the future of the agricultural industry, we spoke with Ashleigh Patterson.

Molecular coating boosts single-photon purity in tungsten diselenide

Northwestern University researchers develop a molecular coating for tungsten diselenide, boosting single-photon emission purity by 87%, advancing quantum technology reliability.

AI-powered blood test detects Alzheimer’s early

The University of Liverpool researchers create a low-cost, handheld AI-powered blood test to detect Alzheimer's biomarkers, enabling earlier diagnosis and global accessibility.

Rocket-hardened essential bacteria: Key to surviving the journey to Mars

A world-first study proves microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of a space rocket launch and re-entry unharmed. This finding by RMIT University is a major step toward sustaining life on long-duration missions to Mars.

AI and machine learning transform livestock waste recycling for sustainable agriculture

Researchers apply AI and machine learning to livestock waste recycling, improving phosphorus recovery, reducing pollution, and advancing sustainable farming practices.

What if your lighting could help fund your next project?

Urbis Schréder explores how your lighting solutions could potentially contribute to funding your next project.

Milli-Hertz frontier: Compact detectors find gravitational wave ‘blind spot’

Scientists from the Universities of Birmingham and Sussex have unveiled a compact, ground-based detector that uses atomic clock technology to detect gravitational waves in the previously inaccessible milli-Hertz frequency band, opening a new cosmic frontier.

Simple genetic test may predict breast cancer before it turns invasive

Scientists have developed a genetic risk score that can flag which women with abnormal breast cells could progress to invasive cancer.

Is Dwell time in the green transition at risk when trade balance rise shotgun?

Is dwell time in the green transition at risk when trade balances ride shotgun? Dennis Jul Pedersen, Port Director at the Port of Esbjerg, explores.

NASA and global partners strengthen their commitment to Artemis Accords at International Space Congress

At the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Sydney, Australia, NASA and international space leaders reaffirmed their dedication to the Artemis Accords.

Parkinson’s disease trigger observed in human brain tissue for the first time

Scientists have directly visualised alpha-synuclein oligomers in human brain tissue, a key trigger in Parkinson's disease.

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