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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.

EU advances in research and innovation, but continued investment remains important

The European Union has made significant strides in research and innovation over the past decade, which was highlighted in the newly published 2024 European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard and Dashboard.

Combination therapy shows promise in preventing heart attacks

Patients who receive a combination of drugs shortly after a heart attack experience significantly better outcomes than those treated later.

Transpolar drift: Climate change disrupts Arctic River flow increasing pollution risks

It has been revealed that climate change may alter the journey of river water and pollutants from Siberia across the Arctic Ocean.

The UK cancer care system is at breaking point, experts warn

Leading cancer experts have warned that the UK cancer care system needs radical intervention to tackle growing financial pressures.

NGC 1514: JWST reveals intricate details of dying star

Planetary nebula NGC 1514, a celestial display of a dying star's final act, has been brought into stunning clarity by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). New mid-infrared observations reveal its intricate structures as never before.

UK and India unlock £400m trade and investment to improve economic ties

The UK and India have secured £400 million in new trade and investment agreements, indicating big steps forward for international economic relationships and boosting the British economy.

King’s College London develops lab-grown teeth as potential fillings replacement

Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in dental science by developing lab-grown teeth that could serve as an alternative to traditional fillings.

$19M investment to advance brain implants for stroke rehabilitation

A collaboration between the University of Michigan and Stanford University aims to give stroke victims the ability to 'speak' using brain implant technology.

Green hydrogen production and creating clean water from sunlight and seawater

A team of researchers led by Cornell University has developed a new device that simultaneously generates clean hydrogen fuel and potable water using only sunlight and seawater.

U.S. starts testing first commercial nuclear fuel enriched above 5 percent

For the first time in U.S. history, a commercial nuclear reactor tests fuel enriched above the traditional 5 per cent threshold, marking a milestone in nuclear energy development.

Philosophy is a skill, not just a subject

Tim Boerkamp, Founder & Philosophy Writer at Examined Mind, a platform for practical philosophy, argues that philosophy is a skill rather than just a subject.

AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts by 9% in TB diagnosis

An AI-powered lung ultrasound tool has outperformed human experts in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), offering a faster, non-invasive alternative that exceeds WHO benchmarks.

Cambridge research pioneers first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion

Cambridge researchers have partnered with Bloomberg to launch the first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion. This aims to steer investment towards real-economy emissions reductions, offering a novel approach for climate-conscious asset owners in crucial debt markets.

UK government invests £121 million in quantum technology

The UK government has announced a £121 million investment in quantum technology to strengthen its position as a global leader in emerging technologies.

Sharp rise in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The increase in alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an ‘acute crisis’ and requires urgent intervention from the government.

NHS to fast-track skin cancer vaccine trials

Patients with advanced skin cancer in England are set to be fast-tracked into trials of a new cancer vaccine.

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