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Shrubs cut carbon emissions in China’s largest desert

A plan to cut carbon emissions in China: A forty-year project to green the Taklamakan Desert's edge has successfully created a measurable carbon sink. Research from the University of California, Riverside, shows that these hardy shrubs effectively pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Rooftop solar could meet 40% of the EU’s long-term electricity demand

Rooftop solar panels could supply around 40% of the European Union’s electricity needs by 2050, according to a major new EU-wide study.

UCL researchers test finger-prick blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s

UCL and partners are testing a simple finger-prick blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms.

Can teachers’ careers be lengthened without addressing their working conditions? 

Dominique Cau-Bareille explores whether teachers’ careers can be lengthened without addressing their working conditions.

UCL leads €60m AI-driven drug discovery project launch

UCL joins global €60m AI-driven drug discovery initiative to generate open datasets and accelerate new medicines using AI models across disease areas.

Has AI creativity surpassed humans?

Artificial intelligence has reached a new milestone in the long-running debate over machine creativity, according to the largest study ever conducted comparing human creativity with that of generative AI systems.

Warm Homes Plan: Families to save under the biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Millions of households across the UK will benefit from lower energy bills and warmer homes under the government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.

Nitrification inhibitor outperforms biochar in boosting crop yields

A new study finds that a nitrification inhibitor outperforms biochar in increasing crop yields and reducing nitrous oxide emissions in alkaline soils.

PlastChem database reveals scale of hazardous chemicals in plastics

A new scientific database has revealed the hidden chemical landscape within everyday plastics, raising concerns about human health, environmental safety, and the feasibility of a truly circular economy.

One in six adults in England prescribed corticosteroids in 2023

A national study highlights that more than one in six adults in England received at least one corticosteroid prescription in 2023.

The race for rare earth and critical minerals: From risk to results

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe at Everest Group, examines the competition for rare earth and critical minerals, discussing how governments and companies can transform a contested supply chain into a sustainable economic opportunity.

Molecular hydrogen and the inflammatory cycle

Understanding the inflammatory cycle is key to understanding why so many modern health concerns persist. Increasing evidence now points to molecular hydrogen as a potential tool for moderating this cycle and supporting overall cellular health.

NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses and GPs to spot eating disorders

NHS England has launched new guidance and free training so that teachers, school nurses and GPs can better identify early signs of eating disorders in young people, aiming to improve early detection and fast-track specialist support.

Astronomers reveal the turbulent teenage years of new worlds

Astronomers have uncovered a long-missing chapter in the life story of planetary systems.

GMC closes NHS Basildon Anaesthetics Unit over patient safety concerns

The General Medical Council imposes conditions on Basildon University Hospital's anaesthetics training after concerns about patient safety.

Government sets out roadmap for modern digital public services

The government has published a roadmap outlining how technology will be used across the public sector to improve services, boost productivity, and make everyday interactions with the state simpler for citizens.

International education strategy set to boost education abroad in £40bn growth drive

The UK government has launched a new international education strategy targeting £40bn in education exports by 2030.

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