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European Institutions boost innovation to secure EU access to space

On 27 January 2026, the European Commission and the European Parliament took the next steps towards Europe’s independent access to space.

ERC proof of concept grants 2025: Where are they now?

The European Research Council’s Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants 2025 showed how frontier research can move far beyond the laboratory to address urgent global challenges.

Spinoff 2026 highlights how NASA technology has transformed life on Earth

NASA is celebrating five decades of transforming space technology into practical solutions on Earth with the release of Spinoff 2026, the 50th edition of its annual publication showing the commercial uses of NASA-developed innovations.

Earthquake sensors provide new tool to track space debris falling to Earth

Scientists are using earthquake sensors to track space debris falling to Earth. By detecting sonic booms from re-entering debris, researchers can precisely locate where objects break apart, improving safety as satellite re-entries become more frequent.

EU startup and scaleup strategy: Progress made and challenges ahead

European startup policy took centre stage in Brussels today, 26th January 2026, as founders, investors, and innovation leaders gathered for the third European Startup and Scaleup Forum.

Cambridge DAWN supercomputer to become six times more powerful

The UK government has announced a £36 million investment to expand the computing power of the DAWN supercomputer at the University of Cambridge.

Hubble reveals how “Blue Straggler” stars defy ageing

New Hubble Space Telescope data confirms that "blue straggler" stars maintain their youthful glow by siphoning fuel from binary companions. This process occurs most frequently in quiet, low-density cosmic neighbourhoods where stellar pairs survive.

Unlocking space for agriculture: Satellite data meets farming on the ground

Two new pilot projects funded by the UK Space Agency are exploring how satellite data and digital technologies can help farmers make better decisions, improve productivity, and care for the environment.

Connecting Women in Digital, closing the gender gap in digital

Although closing the gender gap has been a topic for years with awareness campaigns and investment in education, women remain significantly underrepresented in digital careers and leadership roles across Europe.

Ultra-thin semiconductor layers enable light switches thousands of times faster than electronics

Researchers have reached a breakthrough in ultrafast optical switching using atomically thin materials.

NASA selects new Artemis payloads to unlock the moon’s secrets

NASA has selected three new scientific investigations that will help deepen understanding of the Moon’s surface, interior, and radiation environment.

Has AI creativity surpassed humans?

Artificial intelligence has reached a new milestone in the long-running debate over machine creativity, according to the largest study ever conducted comparing human creativity with that of generative AI systems.

Molecular hydrogen and the inflammatory cycle

Understanding the inflammatory cycle is key to understanding why so many modern health concerns persist. Increasing evidence now points to molecular hydrogen as a potential tool for moderating this cycle and supporting overall cellular health.

Astronomers reveal the turbulent teenage years of new worlds

Astronomers have uncovered a long-missing chapter in the life story of planetary systems.

The new Westcott Space Hub creates a home for future space missions

A new space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, solidifying the UK’s efforts to continue to grow its space sector.

EU approves first wave of defence funding under SAFE programme

The European Commission has approved the first set of national defence investment plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marking a significant...

ERC Consolidator Grants 2026 attract over 3,000 research proposals

The European Research Council (ERC) has confirmed that the call for Consolidator Grants 2026 closed on 13 January 2026, attracting a total of 3,060...

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