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DOE invests $625 million to advance U.S leadership in quantum science

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $625 million investment to renew its five National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centres.

NHS England sets Medium Term Planning Framework to drive digital transformation

NHS England has released its new Medium Term Planning Framework, calling on providers to prioritise digital transformation, including full adoption of the NHS App and the Federated Data Platform, to modernise infrastructure and improve patient access.

“Cosmic Bat” spotted in deep space, 10,000 light-years away

Astronomers have captured a haunting image of a vast nebula, dubbed the “cosmic bat,” spreading its crimson wings 10,000 light-years away. This massive stellar nursery, captured by ESO's VST, glows as newborn stars ignite gas and dust.

Rising costs put SEND home to school transport under pressure, warns NAO

The NAO warns that home to school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities has become one of the fastest-growing cost pressures for councils in England.

UK Government reveals its carbon budget and growth delivery plan to power growth and cut bills

The UK government has announced its new climate and energy strategy that promises to boost investment, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and deliver cleaner air and lower energy bills for households.

EU and Armenia deepen research and innovation cooperation at joint research and innovation meeting

The fourth meeting of the EU–Armenia Joint Research and Innovation (R&I) Committee under Horizon Europe took place in Yerevan, Armenia, on 23 October 2025, marking another step forward in strengthening scientific and technological collaboration between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia.

One in four district nurses quit NHS threatening shift to community care

A new report by the Nuffield Trust finds that one in four district nurses left the NHS in the past year, putting plans to shift more care into the community at serious risk.

MHRA to fast-track rare disease treatments in major reform

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a new framework signalling a significant overhaul of how rare disease treatments are tested, approved, and delivered in the UK.

CCS invests £180,000 to help councils tackle climate change through SIP

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is increasing its commitment to helping local Government address the climate crisis with an additional £180,000 investment in the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Sustainability Improvement Programme (SIP).

2024 Photonics breakthroughs: Microresonators advance electron-photon control

A recent study reviews the major photonics breakthroughs of 2024, focusing on a team’s pioneering work to couple free electrons with nonlinear optical states in integrated microresonators, unlocking new potential for advanced electron control and imaging.

European innovation council board welcomes expansion under FP10 proposal

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has expressed strong support for the European Commission’s proposal to expand the EIC as part of the upcoming 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).

Brain health plans: Strengthening coordination to address the growing burden of brain disorders

Brain disorders pose a significant global health challenge that demands a strong, united response. To tell us what a unified framework that supports an integrated approach to mental and neurological health looks like, we reached out to the European Brain Council (EBC), a network of key stakeholders in the field of brain health.

Scientists race to unlock the mystery of consciousness as AI surges ahead

As artificial intelligence (AI) and brain technologies develop at a breathtaking speed, scientists are warning that one of the oldest and most important questions in science remains unanswered: what is consciousness? 

Abundant iron-based material ready to power the next generation of lithium-ion batteries

Stanford scientists have achieved a breakthrough in iron-based materials, demonstrating a new high-energy state. This discovery, published in Nature Materials, paves the way for powerful, ethical, and cheaper lithium-ion batteries that avoid expensive cobalt and nickel.

55% rise in racist abuse against NHS nurses raises concern over political climate

The Royal College of Nursing reveals a 55 % increase in reports of racist abuse against its members over the past three years, calling for urgent action by employers and politicians.

Hidden DNA mutations in healthy people may reveal how cancer starts

Scientists using TwinsUK data and ultra‑precise DNA sequencing have uncovered rare mutations in healthy tissue that could help explain how cancer develops early in life.

UK announces £55 billion to be spent on science and technology breakthroughs

The UK government has announced a £55 billion funding boost for science and technology research, marking the largest-ever investment in research and development (R&D) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

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