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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.

The UK launches a campaign in Spain and Germany to boost research partnerships through Horizon Europe

The UK government has launched a new international campaign aimed at positioning the country as a leading research and innovation partner through Horizon Europe.

Syros is emerging as a European hub for maritime innovation through EIT Digital Summer school

The island of Syros in Greece is upping its efforts in Europe’s maritime innovation efforts with a partnership between the University of Aegean and EIT Digital.

R&I days 2025: Showcasing innovation in health, mining and urban well-being

The sixth edition of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days will take place on 16-17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels, bringing together key players from across Europe’s research, business, and innovation.

Canada: Science and research policy update

Explore exciting developments in the Canadian Government’s science and research policy, focusing on collaboration and artificial intelligence.

A new telescope design could be key in finding Earth-like planets

A new proposal from astrophysicist Professor Heidi Newberg at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could change the way astronomers search for habitable planets.

Nagoya University startup brings GaN-based electron beam breakthrough to KIOXIA’s semiconductor lines

A new semiconductor inspection and metrology platform, developed through a collaboration between Nagoya University and its startup, Photoelectron Soul Inc. (PeS), is set to begin validation in KIOXIA’s advanced production lines.

Scientists unlock quantum version of Bayes’ rule in physics breakthrough

An international team of researchers have successfully derived a quantum version of Bayes’ rule, a cornerstone of probability theory.

Investing in research and innovation for better EU policymaking

Good policy builds on reliable science. Bernard Magenhann, Director-General of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), points out that investing in research at the EU level means supporting independent science to inform policymaking and, by extension, standards and norms that affect our daily lives.

Scientists create functional ureter tissue from stem cells

A new update in regenerative medicine from researchers at Kumamoto University in Japan has revealed that functional ureter tissue has been successfully engineered from pluripotent stem cells.

Scientists use ultrafast lasers and terahertz radiation to explore quantum effects at the nanoscale

A team of researchers at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to explore quantum behaviour in materials at a tiny scale, just a few nanometers from the surface.

SpaceX launches 33rd cargo mission to the ISS with vital science and supplies

NASA’s latest commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, following the successful launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft at the end of last week.

EU hopes to boost permanent carbon removals with new purchasing programme

With ambitions to achieve climate neutrality, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) is exploring a dedicated EU-wide purchasing programme to increase permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR).

EGNOS achieves key upgrade milestone with new operational satellite

Europe’s satellite navigation system takes a major step forward with the activation of a new geostationary satellite, enhancing service reliability and preparing for future advancements.

Astronomers discover a young planet forming around a sun-like star: WISPIT 2b

In a new breakthrough, an international team of astronomers has discovered a young planet forming around a star similar to our Sun.

UKSA developments: The UK space sector is set for lift off

The UK government has announced new reforms in its space sector governance to cut bureaucracy and unlock growth opportunities in a fast-evolving global industry.

New moon discovered around Uranus by JWST team

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have discovered a tiny, previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus.

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