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EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

New analysis exposes inequalities in access to NHS Continuing Healthcare

New Nuffield Trust research shows significant regional variation in NHS Continuing Healthcare, with access and funding often depending on where patients live, highlighting a postcode lottery in care provision.

The importance of palaeontology, Earth history, and science

The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology discusses the significance of paleontology, Earth history and science in this insightful opinion piece.

Improving sustainability standards through collaboration

Julija Menise, Senior Vice President at TDi Sustainability, guides us towards positive change regarding new sustainability standards.

UK Government announces its compulsory Digital ID scheme

The UK government has announced a new nationwide digital ID scheme that will become mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the current Parliament.

NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite sends back first images of Earth

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has captured and transmitted its first images of Earth, which show the science and monitoring capabilities this mission will deliver soon.

Childhood cancer cases are on the rise across the EU

Childhood cancer cases are increasing across the European Union, with newly released data from the European Cancer Information System (ECIS) showing a clear upward trend in diagnoses.

AI powered screening and triaging of large bowel endoscopic biopsies

Nasir Rajpoot, CEO and CSO of Histofy, reveals AI-powered screening and the triaging processes for large bowel endoscopic biopsies.

Who would you trust more: The tax authority or the rescue service?

Andres Raieste, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Public Sector Industry at Nortal, asks who would you trust more: the tax authority or the rescue service?

Final days to shape the future European Innovation Act

As the European Union seeks to strengthen innovation across the continent, the European Commission is inviting businesses, researchers, policymakers, and citizens to share their views on the upcoming European Innovation Act.

Gene therapy shows a breakthrough in slowing Huntington’s disease progression

A new gene therapy called AMT-130 has shown promising results in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, according to the latest results from a global clinical trial.

Astronomers discover bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking dwarf galaxies

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a colossal 185,000 light-year-long bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking two dwarf galaxies, NGC 4532 and DDO 137. A vast 1.6 million light-year tail accompanies it, making it the longest ever observed.

NHS set to trial AI screening technology at a national scale

A new Cloud-Based Platform is set to change the way the NHS treat early diagnosis.

Social value people: An interview with Waltham forest council

Catch up with Adrian Williams about how the London Borough of Waltham Forest is working with local suppliers to impact people, place and planet positively in terms of social value.

Cumbria: How ESAF can bring sustainable jobs to regional communities

Izzy Thomas-Horton outlines the potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in driving economic growth and job creation in West Cumbria, where Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) is developing a green fuel facility supported by £7.4 million in government funding.

Australia and Spain join global effort to tackle space debris

The UK Space Agency has announced new Associate Members to international committees.

New EU4Health calls announced under 2025 work programme

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has officially launched a series of new open calls for proposals under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme on behalf of the European Commission.

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