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Breakthrough in microplastic monitoring hopes to protect health and the environment

As microplastics increasingly become part of everyday life, it’s essential to understand their impact on the environment and human health.

€1.25 billion boost for research: MSCA 2025 calls and new initiative revealed

The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost for research and innovation through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2025.

UK laser facility reveals upgrade with £17 million investment

The UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has achieved a primary target through the ultra-infrared laser system.

EIT and Poland launch new innovation booster

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology have announced a new initiative to boost innovation across the European Union.

Will the Universe end sooner than we thought?

The end of the Universe might come sooner than previously suggested, although it will still be far into the future.

Galactic turbulence defies expectations: Scientists uncover new insights

Galactic turbulence, a cosmic enigma influencing everything from star formation to particle movement, has been simulated with unprecedented precision. The surprising results challenge long-held theories about energy flow in the vast interstellar medium.

Europe moves ahead in quantum chip innovation

Europe is upping its efforts in quantum technology innovation with the recent selection of six consortia by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU).

EU awards €99.5 million funding boost to help global research collaborations

The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost of €99.5 million for international research cooperation through the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges.

EIC board encourages stronger national and regional support for deep tech innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board calls on EU Member States and regions to better align their innovation funding efforts with the EIC's programmes to support the growth of deep tech start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Neutrino mystery in the squid galaxy has a new explanation

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory recently detected something unusual coming from the Squid Galaxy, officially known as NGC 1068.

NASA reveals 3D visualisation of stunning cosmic cliffs

NASA has released a new 3D visualisation of the “Cosmic Cliffs,” a star-forming region captured by the James Webb Telescope (JWST).

EU invests €910 million in defence innovation

The European Commission has announced an investment of €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF), aimed at strengthening the continent's defence capabilities through innovation, cooperation, and advanced technology development.

X-ray source AX J145732−5901 unmasked as distant galaxy cluster

Scientists have identified a mysterious X-ray source, known as AX J145732−590 located far beyond our own Milky Way. Observations using X-ray telescopes suggest this object, previously hidden by the dense material within our galaxy, is a large collection of galaxies.

Rochester scientists launch experimental quantum network using single photons

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have revealed a new quantum communications network that spans their two campuses.

New quantum theory brings scientists closer to ‘Theory of Everything’

New research from Aalto University could bring together the four fundamental forces of nature under a singular framework.

AI-generated essays lack the human touch and suffer for it, study finds

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that while AI-generated essays may appear polished and coherent, they fall short in one critical area: human engagement.

UK produces Europe’s first E-beam chip lab

The UK government has shown its commitment to their semiconductor industry by revealing its new electron beam (E-beam) lithography facility at the University of Southampton.

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