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EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

Scientists create functional ureter tissue from stem cells

A new update in regenerative medicine from researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan has revealed that functional ureter tissue has been successfully engineered from pluripotent stem cells.

New £30M RNA therapy facility helps the fight against cancer and other diseases

A state-of-the-art facility in Darlington is set to fast-track the development of next-generation RNA therapies thanks to nearly £30 million in government funding.

NHS expands shingles vaccine for immunosuppressed adults from September

Hundreds of thousands of immunosuppressed adults aged 18–49 can now get the shingles vaccine to prevent serious complications.

Harvard wearable robot provides personalised support for stroke and ALS patients

Harvard engineers have pioneered a unique wearable robot that adapts to user movements, providing personalised assistance to enhance daily activities for stroke and ALS patients.

Scientists use ultrafast lasers and terahertz radiation to explore quantum effects at the nanoscale

A team of researchers at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to explore quantum behaviour in materials at a tiny scale, just a few nanometers from the surface.

SpaceX launches 33rd cargo mission to the ISS with vital science and supplies

NASA’s latest commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, following the successful launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft at the end of last week.

Denmark launches public consultation on DKK 28 billion CCS fund

The Danish Energy Agency has opened a public consultation on a new Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund worth DKK 28.3 billion, marking a significant milestone in Denmark’s efforts to meet its climate targets.

HHSIB launches investigation into corridor care in NHS hospitals

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has initiated an inquiry into corridor care in NHS hospitals in England, following a campaign by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Largest-ever study links cannabis self-medication to paranoia and childhood trauma

2025's largest-ever cannabis use study reveals self-medication and childhood trauma intensify paranoia and mental health risks.

EU hopes to boost permanent carbon removals with new purchasing programme

With ambitions to achieve climate neutrality, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) is exploring a dedicated EU-wide purchasing programme to increase permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR).

Breakthrough mosquito repellent protects against malaria for a whole year

UCSF researchers report a new spatial repellent that provides up to one year of protection against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, marking the first WHO-endorsed vector control tool in over four decades.

EGNOS achieves key upgrade milestone with new operational satellite

Europe’s satellite navigation system takes a major step forward with the activation of a new geostationary satellite, enhancing service reliability and preparing for future advancements.

New tools help track and contain deadly avian flu

Scientists have developed new tests that can detect avian influenza, which is also commonly known as bird flu. These tests can detect influenza quickly and more accurately than ever before.

Powering net zero in housing and healthcare

Steve Norman from Sustain Commercial Solar Ltd guides us through a smarter approach to sustainability when it comes to powering net zero in housing and healthcare.

Equity for maternal health in LAC

Peter Baffoe, a Health Specialist at UNICEF, discusses the prevalence and drivers of maternal mortality in the Latin America and Caribbean region while emphasizing the need for stronger global efforts to address the broader, complex systemic issues.

AI in smart cities: Strategies for missing traffic data imputation 2025

A new AI review outlines 2025 strategies to fix missing traffic data in smart cities using structure- and learning-based methods.

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