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Humanities funding in North America

Explore the positive initiatives of the National Endowment for the Humanities, along with concerns about potential staff and grant program cuts, and the possibility of rescinding previously awarded grants.

Nuclear waste to be a source of fuel for future reactors

Researchers are developing systems to extract tritium, a crucial fuel for future nuclear fusion reactors, from existing nuclear waste, potentially solving two critical energy challenges simultaneously.

How aircraft toilets could help monitor the global spread of superbugs

Study finds aircraft wastewater can track antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering a cost-effective global surveillance method.

Environmental toxins and water pollution: Consequences for human health

Water pollution from environmental toxins poses a serious threat to global health, especially for vulnerable populations. Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support & Awareness Foundation UK, discusses the mechanisms of pollution and the health effects.

Teesside airport to launch self-driving passenger and baggage vehicles in world’s first

Teesside International Airport is set to become a global leader with self-driving vehicles transporting passengers and baggage, starting October 2025 for shuttles and January 2026 for cargo operations.

Responsible radioactive waste management as a pivotal element of the EU’s industrial leadership

Discover the significance of ensuring Europe’s nuclear future through effective radioactive waste management as a vital component of the EU’s industrial leadership.

Can reimagined public-private partnerships deliver community healthcare infrastructure?

The UK Government’s decade-long health strategy emphasises community-based care facilities, while its infrastructure blueprint points towards public-private partnership financing models. Craig Elder and Carly Caton, partners at law firm Browne Jacobson, examine the potential framework.

Value over cost: Rethinking NHS health tech procurement

The Health Tech Alliance explores how looking beyond costs to examine value-based procurement will impact health technology and innovation within the NHS.

The University of Colorado Denver engineers develop quantum breakthrough

A new advancement in quantum technology is emerging from the University of Colorado Denver, where an electrical engineering professor has developed a silicon-based chip capable of generating powerful electromagnetic fields.

Ancient Arctic secrets: i2B “Into The Blue” Arctic Ocean Expedition 2025

A landmark expedition sets sail today, August 15, 2025, from UiT, The Arctic University of Norway. The "Into The Blue" team will collect geological archives, revealing how the Arctic's past "warmer-than-present" conditions shed light on our future.

The agricultural policy priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario

Discover the agricultural policy priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario, with commentary on supporting farmers, producers, and agri-food businesses in the country.

One-third of GPs in England could quit patient care within five years

University of Manchester research warns that burnout, low job satisfaction, and poor work–life balance could push a third of GPs in England out of patient care within five years.

AI could spot early laryngeal cancer just from your voice

Researchers have shown that AI can detect early laryngeal cancer and related lesions from voice recordings, offering a simple, non-invasive screening option.

Exploring the barriers and enablers to healthy longevity

Didier Coeurnelle, Co-chair at Heales (Healthy Life Extension Society) and member of the board at the International Longevity Alliance, discusses developments in longevity research, promoters and barriers to healthy aging, and the importance of preventative approaches to care.

Europe launches Sentinel-5A to improve global air quality monitoring

In a continued push to tackle environmental challenges through space technology, the European Union has successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into orbit.

A new food strategy for the UK

The establishment of the UK’s cross-government Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) represents a significant first step towards the government’s vision of creating a more sustainable food system that supports farmers, manufacturers, and, crucially, ensures public access to healthier foods.

£9.5 million government fund will help to tackle digital exclusion across the UK

The UK government has launched a new £9.5 million fund to support local councils, charities, and community organisations in helping more people across the country get online.

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