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EIT launches innovation hub in Slovakia to boost local talent and growth

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has officially opened a new Community Hub in Košice, Slovakia, aiming to strengthen the country’s innovation potential and connect local talent with Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem.

Understanding PFAS: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Carole Anne Wilkinson, Product and Chemical Stewardship Leader at W.L. Gore & Associates, examines regulation around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

New discovery unveils key to predicting solar activity peaks

Scientists at IISER Kolkata utilise decades-old data to enhance solar cycle forecasting and predicting solar activity peaks.

Horizon Europe association: Switzerland and Canada in the fast lane

With the year coming to an end, we must reflect on Europe's largest funding machine “Horizon Europe”, the flagship programme that continues to push researchers to better our planet and lives through innovation and research. But who are the grant's newest associates going to be?

Telescope array discovers second-highest-energy cosmic ray

In 1991, the Fly's Eye experiment at the University of Utah made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the highest-energy cosmic ray ever recorded.

Japan: Scientific advancement and innovation

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at LSBF Singapore, expounds on the potential of scientific advancement and innovation, using the Japanese exemplar.

A ‘Triple Star’ discovery set to revolutionise stellar evolution understanding

A groundbreaking revelation by scientists at the University of Leeds has the potential to reshape astronomers' understanding of some of the largest and most prevalent stars in the universe.

Media ideology shapes public perception of artificial intelligence

Virginia Tech researchers delve into how media ideology influences media sentiment on AI, impacting public opinion and potentially shaping future policy discussions.

JWST: Dwarf galaxies utilise a 10-million-year lull to propel star formation

University of Michigan researchers have unveiled a cosmic phenomenon in dwarf galaxies, shedding light on their stellar productivity. Dwarf galaxies, less evolved than their massive counterparts, boast expansive star-forming regions and higher star formation rates.

Unveiling the secrets of teenage galaxies: A JWST breakthrough

In a groundbreaking study, astronomers led by Carnegie's Gwen Rudie and Northwestern University's Allison Strom uncovered unprecedented details about "teenage galaxies" that formed just 2 to 3 billion years after the Big Bang.

Social media through the decades: Study on nostalgia and memories

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, a decade-long study by the University of Gothenburg and University West delves into the profound impact of nostalgia and memories on the online experiences of eleven active users.

New AI system can diagnose Autism earlier

A new Artificial intelligence (AI) system has been designed to examine specialised brain MRIs and proved accurate in diagnosing autism in children aged 24 to 48 months.

Revolutionising implants: Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals

Researchers at Washington State University have created a groundbreaking surgical implant that demonstrated 87% effectiveness in destroying the bacteria responsible for staph infections in laboratory trials.

Recently discovered bird tracks help researchers understand the Early Cretaceous period

The discovery of 27 avian footprints along the southern coast of Australia, originating from the Early Cretaceous period when Australia was linked to Antarctica, provides a new perspective on the early evolution of birds and potential migratory patterns.

Leonid Meteor shower to illuminate UK skies this weekend

This weekend, the night sky will be illuminated by the spectacular Leonid meteor shower, providing a captivating show for stargazers. 

NASA’s dark matter discoveries

A groundbreaking recovery system developed by researchers at the University of Sydney has successfully salvaged data from a NASA mission to map dark matter surrounding galaxy clusters.

Research funding in Canada update

Open Access Government provides further updates on research funding in Canada, this time focussing on drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and the bio-manufacturing industry to support the next generation of scientists.

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