Colour-changing flower found in Japan
A plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait: a colour-changing flower.
Protecting against future flu pandemics with the 20-subtype mRNA flu vaccine
Penn scientists develop experimental mRNA flu vaccine to protect against all 20 known subtypes of influenza virus.
Microbial electrosynthesis: The way forward for biomanufacturing
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, walks us through Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) and ponders whether it is the way forward for biomanufacturing in the chemical industry.
Dickinsonia and Kimberella: Unravelling the mystery of our animal ancestors
The last meal consumed more than 550 million years ago has unearthed new clues about the physiology of the Dickinsonia and Kimberella.
Climate technology designed to protect power grids from extreme weather
Laki Power brings power to remote areas with its climate technology, designed to detect extreme weather before it occurs, and deter power outages.
Plastic identification could put the burden of waste back on the polluters
Conducting a combination of DNA-like encoding of plastics, a research team discover plastic identification could be a strategy against the pollution crisis.
Cosmic hourglass captured by the JWST reveals birth of a star
Observing an ethereal cosmic hourglass courtesy of the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the birth of a very young star or ‘protostar’.
High-power electrostatic actuators: the future of artificial muscles
Using ferroelectric materials, researchers have been able to create a high-power electrostatic actuator that can generate a strong force at a low driving voltage creating new opportunities for artificial muscles.
Horizon Europe funding to receive €12.4B in 2023
There is to be no major increase in Horizon Europe funding for 2023 despite pressure from MEPs as €12.4 billion budget revealed.
What is the key to successful innovation in the NHS?
PinPoint Data Science Executive Chair, Dr Nigel Sansom, reflects on his experience of developing innovation in the NHS.
UK-Swiss science deal likely as both lose access to Horizon Europe
As the UK and Switzerland continue to be blocked from the Horizon Europe scheme, a UK-Swiss science deal seems likely.
Viewing the lonely dwarf galaxy in striking detail
An opportunity to further understand the early universe and the lonely dwarf galaxy has been provided by the near-infrared camera of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Honeywell recognizes high performing Channel Partners at 2022 Honeywell EMEA conference
Honeywell Process Solutions unveiled its Channel Partner award winners at the 2022 Honeywell EMEA conference; here's who won.
The Pillars of Creation: a James Webb update
The stunningly high-resolution telescope has captured yet more pictures of our universe in unprecedented detail and beauty with its newest release showing us the ‘Pillars of Creation’.
Inspecting space oddities using the Hubble Space Telescope
Two galaxies in the Galactic triplet Arp 248, also known as “Wild’s Triplet”, have been photographed by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
What does the future hold for a UK and Horizon Europe partnership?
Following Brexit, the UK’s association with Horizon Europe has continually been contested and debated. What are the possibilities for a lasting UK and Horizon Europe partnership?
Understanding Earth’s formation through its magnetic field
Properties in our planet's magnetic field could unlock the secrets of Earth’s formation 4.5 billion years ago.
Data structures for quantum computing
Robert Wille, a Professor at the Technical University of Munich and Software Competence Center, discusses the key to data structures when solving quantum computing problems.
European brain research: Addressing translational gaps
Sabine Hölter, Coordinator of the European Brain Research Area cluster PREMOS, calls attention to the translational value of animal models in brain research.
NSF grants $1.2 million to expand prosthetic hand control
More than 1.6 million Americans and millions more worldwide have suffered the loss of a limb, and current models of prosthetic hands are falling short.