EU pledges over €1 billion to decarbonise economy
The European Union is to invest around €1.1 billion to numerous innovative projects under the Innovation Fund, as an endeavour towards reaching net zero emissions.
The UAE is building a global innovation laboratory for public sector pilots
Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs - UAE Government, provides commentary on a new hub for public sector pilots around the world, under the Moonshot Pilot Grant.
How to compete with COVID-19 with a computer?
Y-h. Taguchi, Professor at Chuo University in Japan, reveals how to compete with COVID-19 by using a computer.
Glycoscience: One of the key enablers for the bioeconomy
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, argues that glycoscience is one of the key enablers for bioeconomy.
ESO finds black hole in star cluster outside Milky Way
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) have found a black hole outside the Milky Way, roughly 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
What is a virus? An exploration for middle school students
Ann Matthysse, Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, explores what exactly a virus is, with a specific focus on RNA viruses and SARS-CoV-2.
Prioritising brain research in Europe
Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director at European Brain Council, explains the importance of prioritising brain research in Europe today.
Artificial intelligence & other cancer screening innovations
General Manager, Hologic UK and Ireland, keeps us up to speed with grasping the possibilities of AI and other innovations in cancer screening
Emphasising vaccines and immunotherapeutics research worldwide
Here, Open Access Government interview Dr Babita Agrawal, Professor in the Department of Surgery, University of Alberta to discuss the continued need for research into vaccines and immunotherapeutics.
BRAINE: Big data pRocessing and Artificial Intelligence at the Network Edge
The BRAINE project will help to position Europe at the forefront of the intelligent edge computing field.
The unseen story behind ALMA’s Invisible Universe
NAOJ Director General Saku Tsuneta shows us the unseen side of ALMA, the world’s largest radio telescope array.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill 89% effective against death
Pfizer has announced that its antiviral pill, PAXLOVID, is 89% effective in reducing COVID-19 hospitalisation and death.
Research highlights sex differences in developing kidney stones
New research presents an insight into the risk of developing kidney stones and the link between differences in sex.
Lung blood vessels show alteration from COVID-19 in new X-ray
The brightest ever X-ray shows damage caused by COVID-19 in the lungs’ smallest blood vessels, released by a special particle accelerator.
WHO approves Bharat Biotech Covaxin for emergency use
Today (3 November) the World Health Organisation has approved the COVID vaccine, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, for Emergency Use Authorisation.
ALMA telescope finds signs of water 12 billion light years away
The ALMA telescope has found signs of water in a distant galaxy, over 12 billion light years away from Earth.
Microbial electrosynthesis for sustainable bioproduction
Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor at Washington University illustrates how microbes may prove essential for developing sustainable technologies as we strive for greener economies.
Study says 3D printing is secret weapon for coral restoration
Global warming continues to bleach the coral reef, destroying marine ecosystems - but scientists believe the future of coral restoration lies in 3D printing.
New “clickable” COVID vaccine patch in early stages of testing
The University of Texas is creating a COVID vaccine patch, which can protect against the virus - without the use of a needle.
Study examines “deeper, hidden layers” on Jupiter
A University of Leicester study looks at the mystery of "deeper, hidden layers" beneath Jupiter, using new data from NASA's Juno spacecraft.