Solar-powered tower for carbon neutral jet fuel production
Researchers have developed a carbon neutral solar-powered aviation fuel production system that uses water, CO2 and sunlight.
Why doesn’t Jupiter have bigger rings?
Due to its size, Jupiter should theoretically have even more specular rings than Saturn however research has shown that its massive moons are preventing this.
Ensuring funding stability following Horizon Europe delays
The UK Government has put safeguards in place to protect its researcher's from the potential removal from the Horizon Europe funding programme.
Low-carbon aerospace technology backed by £273 million government innovation fund
The UK government has backed an innovation fund for low-carbon aerospace technology to help job opportunities for the global green flight revolution.
Horizon Europe: Six European cities piloting solutions for circular waste
European cities are moving towards becoming fully circular – not only recycling all their waste but also changing their production modes to fit circular waste models.
Clean tech projects get a €1.8 billion boost through the EU Innovation Fund
In an effort to help bring breakthrough technologies to the market, the EU has chosen to invest €1.8 billion in 16 large-scale innovative clean-tech projects under the third round of awards under the Innovation Fund.
Computerized DNA motors are moving molecular robotics to the next level
Researchers have developed DNA motors with the ability to sense and process chemical information – mimicking the basic properties of living cells
The unseen universe, a new era for astronomy through James Webb
NASA has revealed a selection of new images from the James Webb Space Telescope JWST – allowing us to gain a whole new vision of the universe.
Viewing the universe anew: James Webb reveals its first infrared image
NASA has released the first official image from its current large-scale telescope project – the James Webb Space Telescope. Enabling America to "go places no one has ever gone before"
How do pandas survive solely on bamboo?
Pandas survive on a diet of bamboo, despite being bears. Why is this? The panda's long evolutionary history offers an answer.
Understanding pulsars: exploring the first exoplanet detections
A survey of 800 pulsars by Jodrell Bank over the last 50 years has revealed less than 0.5% of all known pulsars could host Earth-mass planets.
How does mindfulness meditation reduce pain in the body?
Mindfulness meditation reduces pain by separating it from the self, where neural circuitry supports mindfulness-induced pain relief
Why did the T-Rex have tiny arms?
The discovery of a giant new dinosaur may explain why the T-Rex and so many other prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms.
The all-in-one vaccine for future COVID-19 threats
Using almost $30 million in funding, an all-in-one vaccine is being developed to bring new protection against a range of new and existing coronavirus variants.
Dancing to groove music improves brain function
Research shows that dancing to groovy music doesn't just make us feel good, it also increases brain function.
What’s the secret to gecko feet that allows them to stick to surfaces?
Gecko adhesion has its own molecular structure: where gecko feet are covered in a super-thin layer of lipids that help them stay sticky.
The Commission’s new European Innovation Agenda
July 2022 saw the European Commission’s attempt to spearhead what is known as the new innovation wave with its ‘European Innovation Agenda” placing it at the forefront of deep-tech innovation and start-ups.
SCUBE3 as a treatment for hair loss and alopecia
SCUBE3, a signalling molecule, could be used as a therapeutic treatment against hair loss and androgenetic alopecia for women and men.
Stress accelerates aging of the immune system
Stress such as trauma, job strain, everyday worries and even discrimination contributes to the aging of the immune system.
Enhancing waste valorisation for a sustainable industry
The development of more sustainable technologies for energy-intensive industry is imperative to meet ambitious targets by 2050.