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European Research & Innovation Days 2025: The future of science and industry

The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event returns this autumn, bringing together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and the public to set the course for Europe’s future in science and technology.

Cornwall rocket launch ‘LauncherOne’ fails due to “anomaly”

Virgin Orbit's Cornwall rocket launch fails and burns in the atmosphere casting serious doubts about the future of Sir Richard Branson's mission.

EU and New Zealand conclude Horizon Europe association talks

December 2022 saw negotiations finally and successfully concluded between the EU and New Zealand concerning Horizon Europe association.

Solar powered hydrogen could drive down costs of sustainable alternatives

A new kind of solar panel has achieved 9% efficiency in converting water into solar powered hydrogen and oxygen, mimicking natural photosynthesis.

Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council

Open Access Government write about Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council and their important and ambitious targets.

Research, innovation and health inequalities of blood transfusion

Open Access Government investigates the rudiments of blood transfusion, focussing on research in the field and health inequalities.

EU-LIFE 10th anniversary: envisioning research centres of the future

EU-LIFE, the alliance of research institutes advocating for excellent research in Europe, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the conference Envisioning future research centres.

UVGI Solutions for effective infection control

Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) refers to the use of UV radiation for the effective control of infections.

Predictive toxicology evolving from in vivo to in vitro to in silico systems

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, lifts the lid on predictive toxicology evolving from in vivo to in vitro to in silico systems starting with a look at organoids & organ-on-chip microfluidic devices.

Alternatives to animal testing: science, ethics and the law

Laura Rego Alvarez, Head of Science Policy & Regulation at Cruelty Free International, discusses the science and ethics behind alternatives to animal testing.

Frogs regrow limbs: what does this mean for humankind?

Scientists have proven that African claw frogs can regrow limbs - could humans also have dormant regenerative capabilities?

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.

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