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Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

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.

AI’s next frontier: Turning Asia’s life sciences research power into global health impact

Professor Leo Schmallenbach and Professor Marc J. Lerchenmueller at Mannheim Business School, argue that Asia has become a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence life sciences research.

Third EU Joint Committee meeting strengthens future cooperation

On 6 November 2025, Brussels hosted the third EU Kosovo Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee meeting, marking another milestone in the growing scientific and innovation partnership between the European Union and Kosovo under the Horizon Europe Programme.

Committee on Earth Observation Satellites: UK wraps up transformative year as CEOS

The United Kingdom has concluded its year-long leadership of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for...

UK government urged to act on radon exposure

The UK Radon Association is urgently calling on the Government to launch a national campaign addressing exposure to radon gas, an invisible, cancer-causing threat responsible for thousands of preventable lung cancer cases across the UK.

UK secures £700k livestock genetics export opportunity with Kenya

The UK has sealed a new export opportunity to Kenya for sheep and goat genetics worth around £700,000 a year, showcasing British livestock innovation and strengthening trade relations in a growing African market.

EU endorses CHAMP and sets 2040 climate target as COP30 begins

As the COP30 climate summit begins in Belém, the European Union has taken a step to strengthen climate cooperation both within Europe and globally.

1 in 5 A&E patients treated in corridors, RCEM research reveals

A new survey reveals one in five patients in English Emergency Departments were cared for in corridors or chairs, a “national shame” that highlights risk to patient safety.

Global environmental rights and injustice: Billions live in conditions violating human rights

A CU Boulder study reveals over 99% of the world's population faces threats to environmental human rights, including polluted air and unsafe water. Nearly half endure three or more environmental crises, demanding urgent global climate action. What does this mean?

NHS England launches strategic commissioning framework for integrated care boards

The new Strategic Commissioning Framework by NHS England places the pivotal role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the spotlight, as they will lead long‑term planning, resource allocation...

New NHS programme boosts health support for Armed Forces community

A major £1.8 million training initiative across English NHS trusts will equip staff to identify and support veterans, reservists and their families, marking every trust as ‘Veteran Aware’.

Understanding the science projects receiving the synergy grants 2025

Sixty-six research teams, comprising 239 scientists from around the globe, will receive a total of €684 million in Synergy Grants 2025 from the European Research Council (ERC).

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