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Sony UK technology centre to manufacture Afon Technology’s revolutionary diabetes management device

Afon Technology, a medtech company in Wales, aims to transform diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring device, GlucowearTM. The company recently partnered with Sony UK Technology Centre for manufacturing, a key step towards bringing the device to market.

Further doctor strikes may push the NHS to cut frontline staff and services

NHS leaders warn that ongoing doctors’ strikes could force cuts to frontline staff, tests, appointments, and operations as financial pressures grow.

European space sector policy focus

Explore the initiatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space in the European space sector.

New AI growth zones will bring thousands of jobs and investment to North Wales

The UK Government has confirmed that North Wales will be the location of a central new AI Growth Zone, expected to generate more than 3,400 jobs and unlock part of an estimated £100 billion in investment across the national programme.

Strengthening who we are: Protecting Canada’s nature and culture

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, MP, charts his priorities for strengthening who we are by protecting Canada’s nature and culture.

EU4Health 2024 launches new wave of projects targeting cancer prevention on early detection

A new set of initiatives, funded under the EU4Health 2024 Work Programme, has begun, continuing to support Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

Tiny bladder implant, TAR-200, eliminates cancer in 82% of patients

The TAR‑200 slow‑release bladder implant cleared tumours in 82% of patients with high‑risk non‑muscle‑invasive bladder cancer, offering a promising new treatment approach.

Skeleton Technologies opens Finland’s SuperBattery factory to power Europe’s AI future

Skeleton Technologies, Europe's leading innovator in high-power energy storage, has officially opened its new SuperBattery factory in Varkaus, Finland.

Bioengineered bone marrow model advances leukaemia research

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed the first bioengineered human bone-marrow model to test CAR T-cell therapies for ­acute myeloid leukaemia, offering a more accurate, non-animal testing platform.

Expedition 73 crew focuses on deep space health and essential systems

The Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS dedicated Thursday (13th November 2025) to critical medical research on blood circulation in microgravity and essential spacesuit maintenance. These efforts, combined with installing a new life support system, directly support future deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.

Tracking an ocean acidification: Coastal areas are acidifying faster than previously thought

New research from the University of St Andrews reveals that coastal oceans are acidifying faster than previously predicted, posing an existential threat to the global economy.

The European Commission is looking for feedback on a new charter

The European Commission has opened a public consultation to gain feedback on the Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures.

UK provides £15.9 million to transform human disease modelling

A new UK research initiative is set to revolutionise how scientists study human diseases and develop new medicines.

The UK and the Netherlands join to improve industries for the future through Innovation Partnership

The UK and the Netherlands have improved their science and technology ties with an Innovation Partnership. The Innovation Partnership will accelerate progress in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, and semiconductors.

New biochar composite dramatically curbs farm nitrate pollution

Researchers in China have developed an advanced biochar composite enhanced with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) that dramatically improves the removal of harmful nitrate nitrogen from agricultural soils and water, promising sustainable farming and environmental protection.

Oxford joins £15.9m national initiative to transform cancer research using live human tissue models

The University of Oxford is part of a £15.9 million UK-wide programme to develop human tumour tissue models, improving cancer research, accelerating drug discovery and reducing reliance on animal testing.

Vegan diet reduces carbon footprint by 46% in new study

Research reveals that switching to a vegan diet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% and land use by 33% while still meeting almost all essential nutrient needs.

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