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Scientists uncover genetic clues to why some people age with frailty
Karolinska Institutet researchers analysed DNA from nearly one million people and found genetic variants tied to brain function, immune defence, and metabolism that raise the risk of frailty in old age.
María de Santiago – Environmental Studies Centre of the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council
I am an Agricultural Engineer, and the first years of my professional career were linked to the geographic information systems and their use in...
Ancient predator’s dietary shift offers clues for surviving climate change
New research on the fossilised teeth of an ancient predator reveals how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted its diet to survive extreme global warming, offering lessons in climate adaptation for wildlife today.
International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution...
The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14.
Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research
The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to accelerate research and development in women’s health.
Lupus symptoms ease with age as scientists uncover the surprising reason why
Scientists have found that lupus symptoms improve with age as immune system genes become less active, offering new insight into age-related treatment strategies.
2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England
Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.
Protecting the environment and human health from persistent, mobile, and toxic substances
PMT substances pose a worrying impact to human health and the environment. This article highlights why it’s crucial to recognize the need for integrated prevention and remediation strategies to effectively combat the challenges these pollutants present.
Sarah Hale – German Water Centre (TZW)
Sarah Hale completed her PhD in 2009 at Newcastle University, UK working with the remediation of PAH contaminated sediment. She moved to Oslo to...
Scientists grow a mini human brain that connects, glows, and thinks like the real...
Johns Hopkins researchers have grown a multi-region human brain organoid with rudimentary blood vessels and connected neural circuits that mimic fetal brain development.
Mitochondrial transfer enhances immune cell function in lung cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a lung cancer treatment that delivers healthy mitochondria to tumours, boosting T cell activity and improving the effectiveness of cisplatin chemotherapy with reduced toxicity.
30 projects under Horizon Europe will tackle climate and ocean challenges
The European Union is continuing its efforts to fight climate change and restore aquatic ecosystems with 30 projects that have officially signed grant agreements under the Horizon Europe Missions calls.
EU kicks off consultation and call for evidence for the Circular Economy Act
The EU Commission has launched a public consultation for its upcoming Circular Economy Act. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy, boosting the EU's resilience and competitiveness. Feedback is open until November 2025.
£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government
The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.
The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement
A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.
World‑first gonorrhoea vaccine programme launched on NHS in England
The NHS is starting the world’s first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea, using the 4CMenB meningitis vaccine in high‑risk groups from August 2025.
NHS protects thousands of appointments during resident doctors’ strike in 2025
During the 2025 resident doctors’ strike, the NHS successfully maintained thousands of patient appointments by implementing strategic planning and empowering local healthcare teams to manage resources effectively.
How can we end smoking in the UK?
What would it take to end smoking in 20 years? asks Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).
Single Chromosome Sequencing for Immunotherapy: Why is it advised?
Immunotherapy is a relatively recent addition to the anti-cancer armamentarium. It is defined as using the body’s immune system to fight cancer growth. Immunotherapy can take many forms – but why does it work?.
Stanford creates virtual scientist to accelerate drug and vaccine discovery
Stanford researchers have developed an AI-powered "virtual scientist" capable of designing drug and vaccine candidates, marking a leap forward in biomedical research.
