Horizon Europe and Ukraine partnership strengthened with new Kyiv office
2023 will see the European Commission open a new Horizon Europe programme (HE) office in Kyiv, supporting research and innovation across Ukraine.
UK government to fund £113 million in hydrogen zero-emission flights
The UK government are investing £113 million in hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies to revolutionise zero-emission flights that are “guilt-free”.
![A snapshot of the Tarantula Nebula (also known as 30 Doradus) is the most recent Picture of the Week from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The Tarantula Nebula is a large star-forming region of ionised hydrogen gas that lies 161 000 light years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, and its turbulent clouds of gas and dust can be seen swirling between the region’s bright, newly-formed stars. The Tarantula Nebula is a familiar site for Hubble. It is the brightest star-forming region in our galactic neighbourhood and home to the hottest, most massive stars known. This makes it a perfect natural laboratory in which to test out theories of star formation and evolution, and a rich variety of Hubble images of this region have been released to the public in recent years. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope also recently delved into this region, revealing thousands of never-before-seen young stars. This new image combines data from two different observing proposals. The first was designed to explore the properties of the dust grains that exist in the void between stars and which make up the dark clouds winding through this image. This proposal, which astronomers named Scylla, complements another Hubble observing proposal called Ulysses and is revealing how interstellar dust interacts with starlight in a variety of environments. This image also incorporates data from an observing programme studying star formation in conditions similar to the early Universe, as well as cataloguing the stars of the Tarantula Nebula for future science with Webb. [Image description: Wispy, nebulous clouds extend from the lower-left of the image. At the top and right the dark background of space can be seen through the sparse nebula. Along the left and in the corner are many layers of brightly-coloured gas and dark, obscuring dust. A cluster of small, bright blue stars in the same corner expands out across the image. Many much smaller stars cover the background.]](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hubble_30dor_potw2305a_main-218x150.jpeg "Using Hubble to see the Tarantula Nebula in new detail")
Using Hubble to see the Tarantula Nebula in new detail
Combining data on the Tarantula Nebular from two different observing proposals, a team from Hubble has revealed how interstellar dust interacts with starlight in a variety of environments.
‘Green comet’ to pass close to Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
Already flying above Kent, the UK can witness a “once in a lifetime” green comet on February 1st 2023, last seen in the Stone Age.
Understanding inflammatory cytokine secretion
Professor Paige Lacy, PhD, at the University of Alberta, delves into inflammatory cytokine release and its function to aid the body’s natural responses.
‘FAIRY’ agricultural robots assist artificial pollination on a micro-scale
A design for agricultural robots named ‘FAIRY’ – Flying Aero-robots based on Light Responsive Materials Assembly – could aid artificial pollination.
What can the discovery of 4,000 year old ostrich eggs teach us about human...
Eight ostrich eggs over 4,000-year-old were uncovered in the Nitzana sand dunes in the Negev, next to an ancient fire pit.
What does the modern ‘space race’ need to thrive in 2023?
2023 is looking to be a year of further growth in the space business, but what do countries need to prepare for to succeed in the modern space race?
2023 will see more Horizon association agreements
Canada is likely to become the next country joining the EU’s flagship €95.5 billion research programme, with potential negations opening for Japan and South Korea’s Horizon association.
Preparing Horizon Europe Missions for first evaluations
The targeted R&D Horizon Europe missions enter their third year and, with that, are facing their midpoint review.
JWST: Capturing the secrets of space ice chemistry on video
Different particles of space ice have been discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in a molecular cloud’s darkest and coldest regions.
Day Tripper: is LSD and magic mushroom microdosing the future?
Kath Temple, Psychologist, discusses the history, politics and science behind LSD and magic mushroom microdosing.
The Ryugu asteroid holds a key to understanding solar system formation
Samples from the 162173 Ryugu asteroid collected by Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft could help us understand the chemical composition of the solar system.
Synthetic sticky molecules to build organs and treat disease
Scientists have developed synthetic adhesion molecules that have the potential to be used to build organs and treat diseases.
How to shelter from a nuclear bomb
War in Ukraine and a Russian leader threatening nuclear is frightening; ever wondered how to shelter from a nuclear bomb?
Meteorite hunting: Antarctica reveals five new treasures
According to researchers, Antarctica, although a tough place to work, is one of the best places on the globe to hunt for meteorites.
Exploring the mechanism of cosmic magnetic fields
Recent research shows that magnetic fields can spontaneously emerge in plasma through a mechanism known as the Weibel instability.
Gender neutral toilet signs improve attitudes towards trans and nonbinary people
Something as simple as seeing gender neutral toilet signs in public places is linked to adolescents becoming more accepting of trans and nonbinary people.
€1.1 billion to support Danish carbon capture and storage
Under EU State Aid rules, the European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion grant to support the Danish roll-out of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Average age of conception throughout human history
Determining the average age of conception throughout human history to discover more about humans, then and in the future.