Switzerland joins major research program with Horizon Europe
The agreement signed in Bern also includes Switzerland’s participation in the Digital Europe program and the Euratom Research & Training (R&T) initiative, which will put Swiss researchers and organizations on an equal footing with their EU counterparts. Ekaterina Zakharieva, Minister for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, explained the importance of this agreement: “This signing opens a […]
Protect our present, protect our future
World AMR Awareness Week is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of AMR and promote global action to tackle the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. As one of WHO’s official health campaigns, World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is mandated by the World Health Assembly and is commemorated from 18 to 24 November […]
Sweden invests SEK 95 million to lead the green technology race
The Swedish government has announced an investment of SEK 95 million to establish an innovation platform dedicated to advancing green technology and reducing the country’s carbon footprint. The initiative brings together key partners – Sweden’s RISE Research Institutes, AstraZeneca and Scania – in a strong public-private partnership aimed at transforming Sweden into a global leader […]
UK and China promote scientific collaboration across key industries
A delegation of senior British officials is visiting China to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation that will benefit both countries. These researchers are working on some of the UK’s biggest challenges, including climate change and health, and their work will be strengthened by new opportunities to collaborate with Chinese experts. A UK delegation, made up […]
UK rushes to phase out animal testing in science
The UK Government has announced a new £60m strategy to replace animal testing with cutting-edge human-based technology. The plan, announced by Science Minister Vallance, aims to phase out animal testing more quickly and is one of the most ambitious roadmaps of its kind in the world. This comprehensive strategy outlines a vision to maintain the […]
Trends in zero space debris
As the issue of space debris becomes more pressing, Kseniia Hryshchuk, Space Environment Engineer at 3S-Northumbria, considers how we can create a more sustainable space environment. What is space sustainability? This is an open-ended question. In theory, it refers to ensuring that we remain able to conduct space activities indefinitely without degrading the orbital environment. […]
Using bugs to control urate and help prevent gout
The EIC Bugs4Urate project is pioneering lifestyle therapy and personalized nutrition to prevent early gout and transform metabolic health. For centuries, gout has been imbued with an almost mythical image: swollen joints, excruciating pain, and an unfair association with luxury. But behind the historical caricature lie modern public health challenges. Gout is the clinical endpoint […]
Understanding the UK’s eternal chemical problem
These persistent substances in everyday products and industrial applications raise serious questions about their long-term effects on health and the environment. Dr Kruchev will provide expert insight into how these chemicals behave, why they are so difficult to manage and the challenges of tackling their widespread presence across the UK. Can you explain what the […]
The science of EV weight reduction
Elie Gabel explains how making EVs lighter through smarter materials and AI-powered design increases range and efficiency without the need for larger batteries. Every kilogram saved from an electric vehicle (EV) translates directly into increased range. This simple physical advantage is driving a new wave of design innovation. Rather than relying solely on larger or […]
Saturn’s Enceladus moon could harbor life
NASA’s Cassini mission has revealed a surprising new chapter in the story of Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus, long considered one of the solar system’s most promising sites for extraterrestrial life. For the first time, scientists have detected massive heat flows from the moon’s poles. This proves that the Moon’s internal energy system is stable and […]