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DOE invests $134 million to advance U.S. leadership in fusion energy innovation

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $134 million in funding to accelerate the development of fusion energy technologies and strengthen partnerships between the private sector, national laboratories, and universities.

The age of the Moon found to be 40 million years older than previous estimates

By examining minuscule lunar crystals brought back by the Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972, scientists have reevaluated the age of the Moon.

Optimising land use to boost food production and carbon storage

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT) reveals the immense potential for producing more food while enhancing carbon storage.

The Shell card: Simplifying refuelling for public sector fleets

With a variety of applications, the Shell Card offers a comprehensive solution to the management and efficiency of public sector fleets.

Challenging prehistoric gender roles: Women as hunters too

Recent findings challenge prehistoric gender roles that have long portrayed men as hunters and women as gatherers but new research destroys this concept.

Funding boost of £150 million enhances local bus services in the North and Midlands

In a development, the Prime Minister has pledged £150 million in redirected funding to bolster local bus services in the North and more.

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association, lifts the lid on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage technology.

Bridging the gap between evidence and action: Advancing collective leadership in health promotion

In my article published in Open Access Journal, April 2023, I made the case for collective leadership to bridge the gap between current evidence and actions toward a healthy society – leaving unanswered the question – if collective leadership can bridge this gap – how do we do it?

The NHS workforce plan: Bridging the social care gap

The NHS has unveiled its comprehensive long-term workforce plan, outlining a strategic path to strengthen the healthcare workforce through innovative training.

Transforming chicken feathers into clean electricity

Food industry generates vast poultry-related waste, with 40 million tonnes of chicken feathers. This is why clean energy is so necessary.

Uncovering the origin of Mars’ biggest seismic event

Scientists found that the largest Mars seismic event was caused by tectonic forces, not a meteorite impact.

Horizon Europe funding under scrutiny as 2024 EU budget talks begin

As the negotiations for the 2024 EU budget kick off, the allocation for Horizon Europe research faces potential cuts, sparking a heated debate.

Revolutionary progress in perovskite solar cells for renewable energy

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have achieved a significant breakthrough in adapting perovskite solar cells for renewable energy, marking a pivotal advancement in sustainable energy.

Project gigabit evaluated: How it fails those most in need and the alternative approach required

David Hennell from National Broadband examines how central government broadband policy is failing to provide assistance to the nation’s most digitally disadvantaged properties and discusses alternative solutions that should be leveraged.

Ensuring adequate dementia care: The beginning of the end of Alzheimer’s?

Colin Capper, Associate Director of Evidence and Involvement at Alzheimer’s Society, argues that we need improved dementia care and further innovations for people living with dementia today while we wait for the breakthroughs of tomorrow

Wild birds develop immunity to avian flu amid deadly outbreak

Antibodies have been discovered in the populations of northern gannets and shags in Scotland, with a significant decrease in poultry infections across the United Kingdom.

The impact of body image and social media youth on sports participation

Research from Nemours Children's Health presented at the 2023 AAP Conference reveals that body image and social media influence, gender biases, and coaching styles are prompting young athletes to abandon sports.

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