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£21 million investment backs new technology to block cyber attacks at the hardware level

The UK government has announced a significant £21 million investment to accelerate the development of new cyber-secure hardware capable of stopping up to 70% of common cyber attacks before they take effect.

The UK and the Netherlands join to improve industries for the future through Innovation Partnership

The UK and the Netherlands have improved their science and technology ties with an Innovation Partnership. The Innovation Partnership will accelerate progress in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, and semiconductors.

New biochar composite dramatically curbs farm nitrate pollution

Researchers in China have developed an advanced biochar composite enhanced with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) that dramatically improves the removal of harmful nitrate nitrogen from agricultural soils and water, promising sustainable farming and environmental protection.

Oxford joins £15.9m national initiative to transform cancer research using live human tissue models

The University of Oxford is part of a £15.9 million UK-wide programme to develop human tumour tissue models, improving cancer research, accelerating drug discovery and reducing reliance on animal testing.

Vegan diet reduces carbon footprint by 46% in new study

Research reveals that switching to a vegan diet can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% and land use by 33% while still meeting almost all essential nutrient needs.

Urban transition mission launches global City2City programme to drive a net-zero urban future

The Urban Transitions Mission (UTM) has launched the City2City Programme, a new global initiative designed to connect cities through collaboration and peer learning, accelerating...

Altris secures €7.3 million to accelerate commercialisation of European sodium-ion batteries

Swedish battery innovator Altris has taken further steps in advancing sustainable energy storage with new funding of €7.3 million (80.75 MSEK) from existing investors, including InnoEnergy.

The UK is implementing new cyber laws to protect key services

The UK government has announced new cyber laws designed to strengthen the UK’s defences against cyberattacks on essential services, such as the NHS, water, transport, and energy networks.

The UK improves targeted science collaboration with China

The UK is increasing its efforts to build a balanced and secure science partnership with China, with Science Minister Lord Vallance leading a high-level delegation to Beijing to explore new areas of cooperation.

Billions redirected into frontline care as NHS reform kicks in

The government announces that over £1 billion a year will be freed from NHS bureaucracy through reform, redirecting funds into patient care and frontline services.

Workplace challenges affect 40% of employees living with diabetes

A global survey by the International Diabetes Federation shows that 40 % of employees with diabetes face negative treatment at work, with many considering leaving their jobs due to stigma and lack of support.

The challenge of rapidly increasing electrosmog and EMF exposure

Sarah Scott is a freelance journalist and Acting Trustee for the UK charity MCS-Aware, which supports people with environmental illness. Here, she discusses potential health threats inherent in the rapidly growing global reliance on wireless technology and why more research is urgently needed to better understand the effects of EMF exposure.

The Genocide Watch List 2025: Where and why is the world burning?

Today, multiple regions face the grim reality of genocide. Genocide Emergencies in Myanmar, Gaza and Sudan, and major warnings elsewhere, underscore the failure to...

New report exposes NHS staffing crisis forcing doctors to “do the impossible”

The Royal College of Physicians says NHS doctor shortages are driving longer hospital stays, bigger waiting lists, and rising burnout.

The oceanic mantle: Continental peels fuel ocean volcanoes

New research reveals continents "peel" from below, feeding enriched material into the oceanic mantle. This process, driven by slow mantle waves, explains why distant ocean volcanoes contain continental chemical signatures, solving a long-standing geological puzzle.

40% Solar cell efficiency target for PolyU researchers: Paving way for commercial use

PolyU researchers have detailing strategies to accelerate the commercialisation of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs). The goal is to boost efficiency from 34% towards an ambitious 40% milestone, supporting carbon neutrality and high-energy industries like AI.

HaDEA projects gain attraction at the European Big Data Value Forum 2025

The European Big Data Value Forum 2025 (EBDVF) is set to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 12 to 14 November.

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