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The UK invests £155 million to strengthen critical positioning and timing infrastructure

The UK government has announced a £155 million investment to improve the resilience of the nation’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems.

241 proposals submitted for MSCA and citizens call 2025

The latest Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens, as part of Horizon Europe, have received a lot of attention across the continent, with 241 proposals submitted before the October 22 deadline.

The interlinked crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll emphasises the urgency for Europe to take action now to ensure a resilient future.

30% of EU workers now use AI as digitalisation reshapes workplaces

A new EU-wide survey reveals that artificial intelligence and digital monitoring are rapidly transforming workplaces across Europe.

New NHS Framework accelerates access to AI scribing tools

NHS Shared Business Services has launched a £150M framework for digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription. This will provide immediate time-saving tools and create a future-ready pathway for emerging Ambient Voice and AI scribing technologies.

Over €140 million has been awarded to transform visionary science into breakthrough innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the results of its 2025 Pathfinder Open call, providing over €140 million to support 44 new research projects across Europe and beyond.

MS may start years before symptoms, UCSF study reveals

UCSF researchers found early immune signs of multiple sclerosis years before symptoms, a discovery that could transform diagnosis and care.

New discovery unveils key mechanism behind pre-eclampsia

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have identified a previously unknown mechanism in pre-eclampsia, offering new insights into its causes and potential treatments.

EU launches stronger ties with the Balkans in research and innovation

The European Union and the Western Balkans have taken steps to strengthen cooperation on research, innovation, and economic development.

AgriScale pilot accelerates UK agri-tech manufacturing scale-up

Innovate UK's AgriScale pilot supports agri-tech businesses in scaling up manufacturing, bridging the gap between prototype and market-ready solutions to enhance the UK's advanced manufacturing capabilities.

From awareness to action: Addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in Canada

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) has created the first clinical guidelines to address SI&L, urging healthcare professionals to recognize these issues as national concerns. Executive Director Claire Checkland tells us more.

Digital health equity: Bridging gaps in a digitally driven health landscape

Digital technologies can enhance infection detection and patient safety, but risk creating two-tier health systems that exacerbate existing inequalities. This article explores approaches to digital health equity to help bridge this gap.

The skies are clearing for sustainable aviation fuel

Discover why sustainable aviation fuel is gaining traction with Tom Oldham, Aerospace Policy Adviser at ADS.

Spider-inspired soft robot advances gastrointestinal treatment with precision navigation

A spider-inspired, magnetically controlled soft robot can navigate the digestive tract to deliver targeted therapy, offering a minimally invasive solution for GI diseases.

Government boost for small business: CCS launches new SME action plan

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has unveiled its latest Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan, signalling a renewed commitment to reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for smaller firms to win public sector contracts.

Reliability challenges hinder electric bus adoption, UK study finds

A new UKRI-backed study finds that unreliable bus services, not technology or cost, are the biggest barrier to electric bus adoption.

How menopause restructures the brain and affects thinking

New research links menopause to structural brain changes in regions tied to memory and emotional regulation, offering insight into cognitive shifts during midlife.

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