Unlocking the secrets of the Milky Way and it’s warped shape
The Milky Way, our celestial home, harbours a mysterious secret in its shape, attributed to a football-shaped, tilted halo of dark matter. Unlike the familiar flat disk analogy, the Milky Way exhibits a subtle warp, akin to a frisbee disturbed by a playful child's touch.
Sensing equipment worth £88 Million to protect UK Armed Forces
Cutting-edge sensing equipment, valued at £88 million, will enhance the safety of the UK Armed Forces detecting, identifying, and monitoring.
Ancient plant DNA found in 2,900 year old clay brick thanks to Oxford researchers
Through deep analysis, Oxford researchers have extracted ancient plant DNA remnants from a 2,900-year-old clay brick helping the team investigate ancient vegetation.
UK and Middle East strengthen ties during foreign secretary’s visit
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is embarking on a 3-day visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, highlighting the UK and Middle East region's growing partnership.
NHS expands virtual wards to provide home hospital care for children
The NHS expands virtual wards enabling hospital-level care at home for thousands of children, announces Chief executive Amanda Pritchard.
Giant kites could tow ships across ocean and reduce carbon emissions
French company Airseas has introduced an innovative solution to reduce fuel consumption and reuduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
Driving innovation and efficiency in UK public sector procurement
With digital transformation emerging as a catalyst for driving public sector procurement practices, we examine how technology and software continues to change the world around us.
The amphibian chytrid fungus causing the amphibian pandemic
Researchers have developed and validated a ground-breaking test for the amphibian chytrid fungus responsible for the dramatic decline of amphibians.
Intelligent triage: a vital step toward resolving the problem of capacity in NHS cancer...
AI offers an opportunity to reimagine our approach to cancer diagnostics, leveraging data to build a more robust and efficient system for cancer referrals.
61% of Hawaiian coral exposed to warming conditions, survive
In an optimistic 22-month study of Hawaiian coral, researchers find they may adapt well to warmer and more acidic oceans resulting from climate change.
COP26 achieves International Standard for Sustainability
COP26 Summit achieves the ISO20121 certificate by delivering a green conference and managing the event in a sustainable way.
New Greening Government Committee targets for 2025
The Greening Government Committee has created new climate change targets for the period 2021-2025.
Can we stop young people falling into criminal gangs?
Marco Fiorentino, director of justice & enforcement at Northgate Public Services explores a digital approach to protect young people from crime.
Scientists reveal that tinnitus is possible COVID-19 symptom
The University of Manchester found that tinnitus could be a COVID-19 symptom - some patients of the virus are reporting a loss in hearing and ringing of the ears.
Towards a British-European partnership on a circular economy
The United Kingdom is about to leave the EU – but there are opportunities to rebuild a strong partnership around a more circular economy, states Professor Raimund Bleischwitz, Director of UCL Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources.
COVID-19 and pulmonary fibrosis
Steve Jones, President of EU-IPFF and Chair, Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis in the UK describes the connection between COVID-19 and pulmonary fibrosis.
The Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the EU: The linguistic aspect
Dr Karen McAuliffe, PI on the European Research Council funded project ‘Law and Language at the European Court of Justice’, discusses the impact of language and multilingualism on the role of Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Where is the clean water in Iraq?
Authorities have failed to ensure for almost 30 years that Basra residents have sufficient clean water in Iraq, resulting in on-going health concerns, Human Rights Watch said in a report.
Russian environmentalist faces criminal record for activism
A prominent Russian environmentalist has fled the country as criminal cases were opened against her in connection to Russia’s law on “foreign agents”.
Environment Agency’s Yellow Fish campaign reminds the public not to pollute
The Environment Agency is using imagery of yellow fish to alert people on the Kent coast to what happens when they pour fat, oils or other waste down their yard drains or road gullies.
