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Commission appoints new European Innovation Council board members

The European Commission has appointed 20 members to the renewed European Innovation Council (EIC) Board, strengthening Europe’s innovation leadership.

UK technology launches into space on NASA’s IMAP mission

A British-built space instrument has officially launched aboard NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission.

Record-breaking number of proposals submitted for EIC transition 2025 call

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received 611 proposals for its latest EIC Transition call, marking the highest number in the program's history.

The importance of palaeontology, Earth history, and science

The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology discusses the significance of paleontology, Earth history and science in this insightful opinion piece.

NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite sends back first images of Earth

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has captured and transmitted its first images of Earth, which show the science and monitoring capabilities this mission will deliver soon.

Final days to shape the future European Innovation Act

As the European Union seeks to strengthen innovation across the continent, the European Commission is inviting businesses, researchers, policymakers, and citizens to share their views on the upcoming European Innovation Act.

Astronomers discover bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking dwarf galaxies

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery: a colossal 185,000 light-year-long bridge of neutral hydrogen gas linking two dwarf galaxies, NGC 4532 and DDO 137. A vast 1.6 million light-year tail accompanies it, making it the longest ever observed.

Australia and Spain join global effort to tackle space debris

The UK Space Agency has announced new Associate Members to international committees.

Europe celebrates innovation: Meet the 2025 EIT Awards nominees

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the nominees for the 2025 EIT Awards, bringing together Europe’s brightest minds and most promising ideas.

New method for making graphene turns defects into useful features

A new approach to producing graphene could revolutionise its use in electronics, sectors and energy storage.

Europe’s largest rare earth magnet factory opens in Estonia

This September, Europe has taken steps in advancing its green transition with the opening of the continent’s largest rare earth magnet factory in Narva, Estonia.

Blue Origin selected to deliver NASA’s VIPER Rover to the Moon’s South Pole

NASA is taking steps forward in lunar exploration by awarding Blue Origin a new contract to deliver its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) to the Moon’s South Pole in 2027.

Strong support for EU knowledge valorisation codes from research and innovation stakeholders

A survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance toolsA survey reveals widespread approval and growing interest in the European Commission’s practical guidance tools.

Satellite technology and AI-driven UK innovation in climate and transport

Six new projects have received £1.5 million in funding from the UK Space Agency to harness satellite technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for tackling climate change, transforming transport, and improving accessibility across the UK.

MSCA4Ukraine 2025 call attracts 20 applications and €10 milllion boost

The latest phase of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative has officially closed, with 20 applications received from organisations aiming to manage the next round of support for displaced Ukrainian researchers.

EU launches bold strategy to strengthen research and technology infrastructure

The European Commission has revealed a new strategy to bolster Europe’s research and technology infrastructures, aiming to secure the continent’s leadership in global science, innovation, and industrial competitiveness.

13 U.S.-EU Space Dialogue strengthens transatlantic cooperation in Washington, D.C

Senior officials from the United States and the European Union gathered in Washington, D.C. on September 8–9, 2025, for the 13th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue.

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