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Global greenhouse gas emissions hit a record high in 2024

World emissions rose in 2024, but key economies like the EU and Japan are showing signs of reversing the trend.

Pregnant mums can now self-refer online for faster NHS midwife appointments

Expectant mothers in England can now bypass GP visits by completing a simple online form on NHS.uk to self-refer directly to local maternity services, ensuring timely and personalised care.

AI-powered CRISPR tool enhances precision in gene editing

Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed an AI-driven gene editing method that improves DNA repair predictions, enabling more accurate and safer genome modifications.

Radical reforms are needed to break the nuclear energy deadlock

Nuclear energy in the UK is being held back by a web of outdated regulations and bureaucracy, according to an interim report from an independent task force.

Eating disorders: A public health priority

Dr Andrea Pickering, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Clinical Partners and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, makes the case for better diagnostics, earlier intervention, and family-centred care in eating disorders.

New guidebook released on inclusivity in climate innovation

Climate KIC is taking steps in transforming how climate innovation is approached across Europe with the launch of its Inclusive Design for Climate Innovation: A Practitioner’s Guide.

Under-the-skin electrode enables real-world epilepsy seizure monitoring

King's College London researchers develop a minimally invasive under-the-skin electrode that allows continuous, real-world tracking of epilepsy seizures, improving diagnosis and treatment options.

NASA launches phase 2 of LunaRecycle Challenge to tackle space waste

NASA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its innovative LunaRecycle Challenge, inviting U.S. based individuals and teams to develop creative solutions for recycling waste materials on the Moon.

Argonne scientists honored for breakthrough in AI-driven solar cell research

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have been honoured with the 2025 Royal Society of Chemistry’s Materials Chemistry Horizon Prize.

Violence against nurses hit a record high amid A&E chaos, says RCN

The Royal College of Nursing highlights a sharp rise in physical attacks on A&E staff from 2,093 incidents in 2019 to 4,054 in 2024 and urges the government to make urgent changes.

University of Manchester experts lead national project to combat NHS fraud

The University of Manchester is partnering in a nationwide project to help the NHS tackle fraud, using expert research and collaboration to strengthen safeguards, protect resources, and support the delivery of vital healthcare services.

Can the plastics sector become more sustainable?

The European Union continues to face the challenge of plastic waste with EU countries generating 42.5 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022 alone.

ERA fellowships 2025: A new opportunity for global researchers to connect with Europe

The European Research Area (ERA) Fellowships 2025 call has officially opened, offering researchers worldwide the opportunity to carry out research in Europe.

Graduate Guarantee: New jobs for newly qualified nurses & midwives in England

The UK government announces the Graduate Guarantee, unlocking thousands of new NHS jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives, ensuring a seamless transition from training to employment.

Green housing: A quality revolution, not just climate compliance

The incoming Future Homes Standard offers an opportunity for the construction industry to write a new narrative around green housing shaped around its premium benefits, writes Ben Standing, partner at Browne Jacobson, and Felicity Zakers, Associate.

New drug may boost chemotherapy in resistant cancers

A tablet developed at King's College London could make chemotherapy more effective by blocking a tumour's key defence protein, early studies show.

NICE backs new drug for Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy

NICE has endorsed idebenone (Raxone) on the NHS to treat Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in individuals aged 12 and over, offering hope to around 250 people.

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