The latest news, developments and research findings from all fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology and space, including news on the latest policies regulating this sector.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, 2024, has reached a significant milestone as one of its key scientific instruments, the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS), completed initial commissioning.
Planetary nebula NGC 1514, a celestial display of a dying star's final act, has been brought into stunning clarity by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). New mid-infrared observations reveal its intricate structures as never before.
A team of researchers led by Cornell University has developed a new device that simultaneously generates clean hydrogen fuel and potable water using only sunlight and seawater.
Tim Boerkamp, Founder & Philosophy Writer at Examined Mind, a platform for practical philosophy, argues that philosophy is a skill rather than just a subject.
The UK government has announced a £121 million investment in quantum technology to strengthen its position as a global leader in emerging technologies.
The European Commission has launched a consultation initiative to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in science and make the EU a global leader in AI-driven research and innovation.
Liverpool is set to revolutionise infectious disease research with a new AI-powered robotics lab, backed by £10m Innovation Zone funding. These advanced labs will accelerate the development of life-saving treatments for deadly pathogens, boosting the region's life sciences leadership.
A new study has found that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with signs of brain injury, including damage to small blood vessels and markers related to memory and thinking problems.
New research reveals a surprising link between the ancient tectonic history of oceanic plates and their fate as they subduct into Earth's mantle. Compositional anomalies, formed millions of years ago, significantly influence their descent speed and trajectory.
Recent moves in the European Commission include the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine, which have signed a new agreement allowing Ukraine to participate in key components of the European Union Space Programme.
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has officially opened its 2025 call for project proposals, offering €172 million in funding to accelerate the development of sustainable, bio-based solutions across Europe.
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool called MindGlide, designed to transform the way multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments are assessed.
New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) research unveils the surprising influence of strong magnetic fields on star formation within the Milky Way's central region, Sagittarius C, offering crucial insights into why fewer stars are born there than expected.
NASA's Hubble has captured stunning images of NGC 4941, revealing intricate details of star formation. This observation helps scientists understand stellar feedback and the impact of active galactic nuclei on galaxy evolution.
The UK Government has just announced the funding of £13.9 billion for research and development (R&D) projects, aimed at transforming industries and improving lives across the country.
A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has shown that specific blood biomarkers could predict the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, up to ten years before an actual diagnosis in older adults living independently.
