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UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards

Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.

The progress and future actions for the EU Biodiversity Strategy

With the European Union five years away from its Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, a new assessment has been released, revealing that although steps have been taken to protect ecosystems, progress needs to be accelerated to meet long-term goals.

New blood test rapidly diagnoses rare genetic diseases in children and infants

A new rapid blood test promises to improve the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in children significantly.

Study links rising temperatures to increased women’s cancer rates in Middle East

A study on Middle Eastern countries has linked higher temperatures to an increased risk of women's cancers, including breast, and ovarian.

28 NHS hospitals to receive advanced radiotherapy technology

New radiotherapy machines will cut waiting times and help 4,500 more patients get cancer treatment faster.

AI Factory Antenna: UK introduces new AI partnership with Europe

With hopes of improving collaboration with Europe in artificial intelligence (AI), the UK government has announced a new initiative to unlock cutting-edge innovation, support job creation, and accelerate research in vital sectors such as healthcare and clean energy.

How research informs policy

Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.

Air and water pollution: A public health concern requiring proactive measures

Ian Culbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Public Health Association, discusses the health impacts of air and water pollution and steps needed to mitigate their impact.

Innovation fuels growth in EU’s blue economy

The European Union's blue economy has struggled since its setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now thriving, according to the newly released 2025 Blue Economy Report.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

Experimental drug ‘Ulefnersen’ offers unprecedented hope for rare form of ALS

An experimental drug known as ulefnersen has shown remarkable efficacy in treating a rare, aggressive form of ALS. Some patients experienced unprecedented functional recovery, offering new hope in a previously devastating diagnosis.

Supporting optimal brain health

Superintendent Pharmacist Carolina Goncalves explores various factors impacting brain health, covering ways individuals can optimise their brain health as well as the latest developments in neuroscience research.

EU sets CO2 storage obligations for oil and gas firms to hit 2030 climate targets

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation requiring oil and gas producers to contribute to developing large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) storage infrastructure across the European Union.

Cancer prevention: Bold policy needed to reduce cancer burden

World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) is a not-for-profit organisation that leads a network of cancer prevention charities, including the American Institute for Cancer Research, World Cancer Research Fund in the UK, Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds in the Netherlands and World Cancer Research Fund Hong Kong. They are dedicated to funding research on cancer, specifically how diet, weight, and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.

EU and Egypt advance Mediterranean research ties with PRIMA agreement

On 21 May 2025, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt took further steps in their partnership by extending the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement.

Could black holes explain ultra-high-energy cosmic rays?

Mysterious, ultra-high-energy cosmic rays have baffled scientists for decades. Now, new research from Norway suggests supermassive black holes and their powerful winds might be the long-sought cosmic accelerators behind these extraordinary particles.

New funding to help regulators fast-track innovation in health and transport

The UK government has announced a new wave of funding to help regulators cut unnecessary red tape and speed up access to emerging technologies, particularly in healthcare, transport, and energy.

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