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NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

A smart mirror for cardio-metabolic risk prevention

The SEMEOTICONS project presents the Wize Mirror, a multisensory platform that analyses your face for signs of cardio-metabolic risk and guides behavioural change Cardiovascular diseases...

Government promises record infrastructure investment funds

Record high infrastructure investment funds are set out in a new £500 billion government pipeline, aimed at addressing the productivity gap The government has released...

Green light for Mars rover plan in Europe

A European plan to put a UK-assembled robotic rover on the surface of Mars in 2021 has had the green light to push ahead following...

Oxford households could lose out with new benefit cap

Oxford households could be hit hard this month as the government reduces the amount of cash a family can receive under a new benefit...

Keep ban on neonicotinoids, wildlife groups urge government

The UK’s leading wildlife, conservation and environment groups are calling for the government to retain and extend a ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees In...

Funds for school improvement as Ofsted issues annual report

The government announces new funding to tackle school improvement as Sir Michael Wilshaw says failure to address poor performance contributed to Brexit vote Education Secretary...

Cloud technology: A mandate for local government

When the bottom line is all-important, cloud technology can help local government with everything from disaster recovery to shared services Local government needs to meet...

Horizon 2020 application success rate falls due to popularity

An analysis of Horizon 2020 two years on highlights strong competition for EU research funding, with one in nine eligible proposals receiving a grant...

EU to lead clean energy transition with new climate package

The European Commission has unveiled a raft of measures designed to secure the EU as a leader of the clean energy transition The European Union...

WHO guidance on HIV self-testing issued to coincide with World AIDS Day

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the World Health Organization has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing to improve access to HIV...

European high level group to review Horizon 2020 progress

Members of a new European Commission high level group will evaluate Horizon 2020 progress and help direct the future of EU research policy The European...

Majority of SMEs forced to write off unpaid debts

New research shows three in four SMEs' unpaid debts have to be written off, threatening their growth and the jobs of their employees According to...

Rough sleeping in Oxford continues to be a serious challenge

Rough sleeping in Oxford remains a major challenge in the city according to a  street count conducted by the City Council The street count was...

Digital Single Market: Everyone should benefit

Businesses and consumers will benefit from the completion of the Digital Single Market, says European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip The Digital Single Market is the...

Child asylum seekers to cost Walsall Council £1.4m

A West Midlands council could have to to pay £1.4 million in the next three years to support 15 child asylum seekers Walsall Council aims...

Future fuel efficient cars set to boost consumer savings

The fuel efficient cars of the future will save money for consumers as well as being better for the environment, according to a new...

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