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Pioneering quantum biology and medicine with the $21 Million Berggren Center

The University of Chicago has received a $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine. This groundbreaking center will merge quantum engineering with biology to revolutionise medicine, aiming to unlock new insights for diagnostics and therapies.

UK boosts carbon credit trading and green finance leadership

The UK government has revealed its new plans to transform the country into a global leader in green finance by improving the voluntary carbon and nature markets.

Wyatt homes secures funding to accelerate housing delivery

A new multi-million-pound funding package will enable Wyatt Homes to expand its residential development operations across South England significantly.

Common genetic variants linked to drug resistance in focal epilepsy

A new global study has found genetic changes that may make individuals with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications.

CCS launches power purchase agreement to drive public sector net zero goals

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has released a new commercial framework to provide central government and other public sector bodies with direct access to renewable energy via long-term, fixed-price contracts.

New grant targets hidden heart damage in cancer patients

A team of researchers from King's College London has been awarded £850k to develop imaging tests that detect heart damage caused by cancer.

‘We regularly fail to meet the mental health needs of Deaf people’

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Alex Hamilton emphasises the need for significant changes to better support mental health needs of Deaf people.

AI breakthrough reveals new ways of observing gravitational waves and extreme events

As artificial intelligence helps scientists push the boundaries of how we observe the universe, researchers have developed an AI system capable of designing entirely new types of detectors for observing gravitational waves.

Europe hit hard by climate extremes in 2024

Europe experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, made evident by extreme weather events that caused devastating impacts across the continent.

How agriculture and governance have shaped wealth inequality

New research shows land-hungry farming and scarce land drove wealth inequality over the past 10,000 years.

New tool detects cancer tumours with faulty DNA repair

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre have created an algorithm that finds vulnerable cancer tumours.

EU commission launches public consultation on EU ETS and MSR

The European Commission has revealed a new wide-ranging public consultation on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and its Market Stability Reserve (MSR). It hopes to get feedback before planned reviews in 2026.

UK prioritises clean energy projects in new grid connection reform

The UK is changing its electricity grid connection process to prioritise clean energy projects and create billions in private investment.

EU advances in research and innovation, but continued investment remains important

The European Union has made significant strides in research and innovation over the past decade, which was highlighted in the newly published 2024 European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard and Dashboard.

Combination therapy shows promise in preventing heart attacks

Patients who receive a combination of drugs shortly after a heart attack experience significantly better outcomes than those treated later.

Transpolar drift: Climate change disrupts Arctic River flow increasing pollution risks

It has been revealed that climate change may alter the journey of river water and pollutants from Siberia across the Arctic Ocean.

The UK cancer care system is at breaking point, experts warn

Leading cancer experts have warned that the UK cancer care system needs radical intervention to tackle growing financial pressures.

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