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The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states
To lead a sustainable energy future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced an investment of €3.66 billion from the EU’s Modernisation Fund.
UK invests £75.6 million in a mission to clean up space debris
The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris, launching a £75.6 million procurement process.
One in eight NHS senior staff from BME backgrounds
New WRES data shows 12.7% of very senior NHS managers are from Black & minority ethnic backgrounds, up from 11.2% in 2023, a significant rise since 2018.
The NHS’s 10-year health plan to secure the future
The National Health Service (NHS) has recently unveiled its 10-year health plan to address its most significant challenges and transform the system into a modern, sustainable health service fit for the future
As the NHS continually faces growing demand, rising waiting times, staff shortages, and worsening health outcomes, the 10-year...
First human trial of regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved
The University of Sheffield announces approval of the first human trial testing regenerative cell therapy to treat sensorineural hearing loss, offering hope for restoring hearing function.
Risk management: How we can prepare Europe for the future
Europe is facing increasingly complex risks created by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological development, all of which are combining to create a challenging environment where disasters are more frequent, harder to predict, and often have wide-reaching impacts.
UK public investment creates £3.3 billion boost to offshore wind sector
Public investments in environmental science are shown to be a major driver behind the UK’s wind industry. It delivers billions in economic value while also helping to protect the country’s marine environment.
Fuelling the mind: Nutrition strategies for peak performance in mind sports
Learn how to boost focus, memory, and mental stamina in mind sports with evidence-based nutrition strategies for peak cognitive performance.
New imaging techniques reveal early signs of planet formation
Reanalysed telescope data has shown that planets may begin forming earlier than previously expected.
Social isolation raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death
A WHO report reveals that social connection improves health and lowers the risk of early death, with one in six people experiencing loneliness globally.
NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance...
NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.
European support for climate action and energy independence, Eurobarometer shows
A majority of Europeans are calling for urgent and coordinated action on climate change, according to a new Eurobarometer survey released last week.
UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards
Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.
From classroom to career: Rethinking STEM education for a more inclusive, hands-on future
John Taylor from Ravensbourne University London discusses the transition from classroom to career, emphasising the need to rethink STEM learning for a more inclusive and hands-on future
Cambridge scientists find gut bacteria can remove toxic PFAS from the body
Cambridge scientists discover that certain gut bacteria can absorb and eliminate PFAS, toxic 'forever chemicals' linked to health risks.
Innovator passports to fast-track adoption of cutting-edge NHS care technologies
The UK government introduces 'innovator passports' to streamline NHS adoption of new technologies, reducing red tape and enabling faster nationwide deployment of proven innovations.
JWST reveals how galaxies like the milky way built their stellar disk over time
A new study using images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has helped to answer a continuous question in astronomy.
UK launches regulatory innovation office to boost fintech growth
The UK government has announced a new initiative to streamline digital regulation and boost innovation in the country’s fintech sector.
UK’s hopes to triple solar power by 2030 through Solar Roadmap
The UK government has released a new Solar Roadmap designed to improve the country’s solar power capacity by 2030, more than doubling it.
NPA analysis finds over 6 million hours spent in A&E on cases treatable by...
A new report by the National Pharmacy Association reveals that patients spent over 6 million hours in A&E last year for minor health issues that could have been managed by community pharmacies, highlighting an opportunity to ease pressure on emergency services.
