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BMA slams Government’s ‘indefensible’ 2.5% pay offer for doctors

The British Medical Association warns that the UK government’s proposal to raise doctors’ pay by just 2.5% for 2026 amounts to a real‑terms pay cut, calling it “neglect dressed up as restraint”.

Quantum behaviours: Atomic orbitals unlock ‘frustration’ in materials

Columbia University researchers have discovered a new way to create quantum materials. By utilising the chemistry of atomic orbitals, they've found a novel source of "frustration" that leads to complex quantum behaviours

A brief history of Wallace’s Ternate house

Hydrogeologist Paul Whincup explains why the Alfred Russel Wallace house on Ternate is one of the most significant scientific historical sites in Indonesia.

NASA partners with six companies to explore lower cost space delivery solutions

NASA has awarded contracts to six U.S. aerospace companies to conduct studies focused on cost-effective ways to deliver spacecraft to complex orbits.

Socioeconomic disadvantage linked to lasting impact on child mental health impact

New research reveals that children growing up in socioeconomic hardship are significantly more likely to suffer persistent mental health challenges.

New stroke drug cuts brain damage by 60% in early tests

A new experimental treatment has been shown to reduce brain damage from stroke by up to 60% in mice, raising hopes for a breakthrough in recovery outcomes.

CAF Version 4.0 has been released to improve the UK’s infrastructure cyber defence

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched Version 4.0 of its Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), which is an important step forward in protecting the UK’s national infrastructure (CN) against the cyber threat landscape.

DOE selects Standard Nuclear for the first advanced nuclear fuel pilot project

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed a new milestone in its efforts to revitalise domestic nuclear fuel capabilities.

UK space frontiers 2035: The next decade of UK space science

The UK Space Agency has been working with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to launch a new initiative titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio.

Ofqual to fine WJEC £350k after 1,500 GCSE students got wrong results

Ofqual will fine WJEC £350,000 after over 1,500 GCSE students received incorrect results due to moderation and marking review failures in a 2022 exam series.

First immunotherapy for advanced endometrial cancer approved in the UK

NICE has approved pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for advanced endometrial cancer, cutting death risk by 26% and it is now available on the NHS.

Machine learning breakthrough creates stable, efficient wireless power transfer

A research team from Chiba University and its collaborators has developed a fully numerical, machine learning-based design method that significantly enhances the stability and efficiency of wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

Scientists uncover genetic clues to why some people age with frailty

Karolinska Institutet researchers analysed DNA from nearly one million people and found genetic variants tied to brain function, immune defence, and metabolism that raise the risk of frailty in old age.

Ancient predator’s dietary shift offers clues for surviving climate change

New research on the fossilised teeth of an ancient predator reveals how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted its diet to survive extreme global warming, offering lessons in climate adaptation for wildlife today.

International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis

The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14.

Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research

The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to accelerate research and development in women’s health.

Lupus symptoms ease with age as scientists uncover the surprising reason why

Scientists have found that lupus symptoms improve with age as immune system genes become less active, offering new insight into age-related treatment strategies.

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