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From sunshine tomatoes to hemp: £21.5m to reshape farming in England

New £21.5m government funding will support 15 farm innovation projects in England, from precision-bred crops to low-emission technologies that boost productivity and sustainability.

NHS Online hospital to prioritise menopause and prostate care

The NHS will prioritise menopause and prostate problems in its new digital hospital service, giving patients faster access to specialist care via the NHS App and remote consultations when the service launches in 2027.

NICE recommends a new MS treatment option for highly active multiple sclerosis

NICE recommends natalizumab, including a lower-cost biosimilar, as a new treatment for adults with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, expanding options for thousands of patients.

BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2026 returns to Leicester

The UK bioscience innovation community will come together again in spring 2026 as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announces the return of its flagship Sparking Innovation Conference.

Longest ever observation of a super active solar region sheds new light on space weather

By combining European and U.S. space missions, scientists have achieved new insights into the sun’s most powerful activity.

New breakthrough could bring osteoporosis treatments to patients faster

University of Sheffield researchers helped secure FDA approval for a new bone imaging method that could speed up osteoporosis drug trials, meaning new treatments may reach patients faster than ever.

Securing AI systems against growing cybersecurity threats

As artificial intelligence continues to embed itself in the most important sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility, concerns about cybersecurity and system resilience are growing just as quickly.

Cold weather drives £3bn in NHS spending, study finds

New Oxford University research reveals NHS England spends around 3% of its primary and secondary care budget, roughly £3 billion, on illnesses linked to extreme temperatures.

Future-proofing Europe’s finance and business leaders: Education, policy and industry in step

Karl Knox, Head of Business, Management, and Commerce at Ravensbourne University London, discusses how to future-proof Europe’s finance and business leaders through aligned education, policy and industry.

New UK ban targets junk food adverts seen by children

The UK has introduced advertising restrictions to shield children from junk food marketing and improve long-term health outcomes.

A Saturn-mass rogue planet spotted drifting alone through the galaxy

Astronomers have identified a rare type of planet wandering through the Milky Way without a host star.

AI helps NHS tackle A&E pressure this winter

Hospitals across England are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to reduce pressure on accident and emergency departments, helping patients receive faster care during one of the busiest times of the year.

Inflammation, autoimmunity and environmental exposures

Asal Shirazi BEM, the Founder and CEO of ASA Foundation, shares insights into how inflammatory mechanisms drive autoimmunity and highlights the role of environmental toxins, along with effective strategies to mitigate their impact.

Europe’s climate pathway: Why leadership and competitiveness must advance together

Ilias Grampas of the European Bureau for Conservation and Development examines Europe’s climate pathway, where leadership and competitiveness must progress together.

Horizon Europe strengthens UK research impact and global collaboration

A new analysis by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology shows that UK researchers achieved greater academic impact and were more likely to complete ambitious projects when supported by the Horizon research and innovation programme.

The AI-driven transformation of aerospace

Alistair Leuchars, Deputy Director of Cyber and Digital at ADS Group Limited, discusses the transformation of civil aerospace driven by artificial intelligence in this insightful piece.

Canada’s commitment to climate action

Discover Canada’s commitment to climate action in light of the COP30, including commentary on climate change investment and research.

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