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The tides are heating: White Dwarfs in binary systems run hotter than expected

A new study from Kyoto University has shown that white dwarfs, which were once thought to be relatively cool and dormant, can be significantly hotter than expected when locked in tight orbits with another star.

New EU-propel accelerates urban mobility innovations across France

A new partnership between EIT Urban Mobility and the French Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT) has launched the EU-Propel initiative, which is a project designed to scale innovative mobility solutions and tackle the unique challenges of urban transport.

NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

Five ways philosophy can actually change your life

Tim Boerkamp, Founder & Philosophy Writer at Examined Mind walks us through five ways philosophy can actually change your life.

EU4Health will launch €3.5 million tender for SoHO regulation implementation

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) under the EU4Health programme, announcing an upcoming call for tenders to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1938 on Substances of Human Origin (SoHO).

UC Merced researchers have built artificial cells that keep time like living organisms

Researchers at UC Merced have successfully built tiny artificial cells that can keep time, mimicking the natural 24-hour cycles found in living organisms.

NASA supports Firefly Aerospace for a major lunar south pole mission

NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver two rovers and three scientific instruments to the Moon’s South Pole region, marking a major step forward in the agency’s Artemis campaign and Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

AI-powered digital twins offer new hope for the revolution of clean energy

With the global demand for clean, sustainable energy continuing to intensify, scientists are starting to use innovative technology to help fast-track the transition: AI-powered digital twins.

Bridging the gap between forensic science research and practice in the UK

Dr Kevin J. Farrugia explores bridging the gap between forensic science research and operational practices in the UK.

Kyoto scientists advance quantum tech with single-photon emission discovery

Quantum computing can solve problems that are too complicated for standard machines, but understanding when and how this "quantum advantage" will be realised has remained a significant question.

UK Government supports local innovation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund

The UK Government has recently announced a new investment to help support local lenders across the country, allocating at least £30 million to key regions in each UK nation with the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

The EU is looking for public input on the revised SSbD Framework

The European Commission is asking for public feedback on its updated Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework. The SSbD Framework is a tool that is designed to support the development of safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals and materials.

Understanding the next era of AI and innovation

A new report, jointly published by EIT Health and EIT Digital, challenges the idea that coding skills alone drive success in Europe’s AI startup ecosystem.

NASA launches TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic shield

NASA has launched a new mission called TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to study how Earth’s magnetic field defends the planet from space weather.

New photonic technologies take centre stage at joint EU-UK summer school

The 2025 Joint EU-UK Summer School on Optical Interconnect for AI, Hyperscale, Space and Quantum was held in St Andrews, Scotland, this July, bringing together leading researchers, engineers, and innovators from across Europe and the UK.

Astronomers spot HD 135344B forming around a distant star

Astronomers have potentially captured the HD 135344B planet during its formation process, allowing for a new understanding of how planetary systems like ours come into existence.

Oxyhydrogen therapy: Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress

Oxyhydrogen is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen produced through water electrolysis. Inhalation offers therapeutic benefits, often delivered via nasal cannulas or masks. Recent research highlights molecular hydrogen (H2) as a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties; Alexander Nenov from Water Fuel Engineering explains.

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