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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.

UK ratifies Paris climate agreement

The UK government ratified the Paris climate agreement this week after a 21-day period for parliamentary scrutiny expired with no objections The Paris climate agreement...

Music and arts investment to benefit young people

The government has today announced more than £300 million music and arts investment to benefit children and young people from all backgrounds The Department for...

Measuring the fever of the glaciers’ firn and ice

The firn and ice of glaciers can be at temperatures far below freezing point, writes Professor Martin Hoelzle of the University of Fribourg Glacial ice...

Five-year plan to reduce flood risk in York

A new five-year plan to protect and reduce flood risk in the City of York has been announced today The plan sets out the Environment...

1.2 million older people don’t get the care they need

Around 1.2 million older people in England are not getting the care they need, according analysis from leading charity Age UK The number of older...

Lessening the burden of traumatic brain injury

Drs. Elizabeth Theriault, Ramona Hicks and Patrick SF Bellgowan shed light on the burden of traumatic brain injury and the need for better diagnosis...

Making science popular in Italy

Marco Ferrazzoli, Head of the Press Office of Italian National Research Council, and professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, highlights their aim to...

Education Policy Institute calls for new children’s mental health challenge

The final report from the Education Policy Institute’s independent commission on children and young people’s mental health calls for new Prime Minister’s challenge The Education...

Full HS2 route will be a game-changer, says Grayling

Revealing plans for the full HS2 route today, the Transport Secretary has said compensation offered will go over and above legal requirements The government has...

Global CO2 emissions plateau as US coal declines

A decline in US coal consumption in the last year and China's economic slowdown are said to have played a significant role in helping...

King’s Fund report backs controversial STPs for NHS

A report published today by The King’s Fund says Sustainability and Transformation Plans – STPs – for the NHS are the right way forward...

A new chapter for privacy protection regulation in Europe

David Martin, Senior Legal Officer at the European Consumer Organisation, outlines what the new General Data Protection Regulation means for consumer trust On 5 May...

Data is helping government expect the unexpected – Andy Beale at Web Summit

Data is enabling the digital transformation and helping cities and countries predict the future, UK Government CTO Andy Beale says at Web Summit A panel...

Governments not ready for artificial intelligence, say tech investors

A poll of global technology investors carried out at Web Summit yesterday suggests governments are not ready for artificial intelligence and its effect on...

Alternative feed sources for Norwegian sheep

Dr. Vibeke Lind, senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) outlines the work of her research team to develop nutritional alternative...

EU Cycling Strategy: Putting the EU on the cycle track

With the EU Cycling Strategy, the European Cyclists’ Federation hopes to get all member states on the right track, as Fabian Küster explains To put...

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