ARCHE2 supercomputer brings £4.2bn benefit to UK economy
The UK’s National High Performance Computing System delivers more than eight times the return on public investment, while supporting world-class research results. The UK’s flagship computing system, the ARCHER2 supercomputer, has generated an estimated economic value of £4.2 billion since its launch, according to a newly released independent assessment. The findings suggest that the system, […]
World Recycling Day 2026: Driving systemic change
Recycling is often ignored in corporate sustainability, despite its potentially significant impact. We are already reducing CO2 emissions by 700 million tons each year and have the potential to reduce emissions by 1 billion tons by 2030. Global Recycling Day aims to highlight this opportunity and ensure it gets the attention it needs to achieve […]
Experts call for new legislation as food insecurity rises in the UK
The Food Foundation has released new data showing food insecurity will increase in the UK from 2022 onwards. Levels of food insecurity, although gradually decreasing, remain high. But new data collected in January shows rates of food insecurity are creeping back up. With soaring oil prices and limited fertilizer supplies raising concerns about how a […]
Early PFAS exposure is associated with bone density changes in adolescence
Emerging evidence indicates that PFAS exposure during childhood can affect bone development in adolescence, raising concerns about the long-term health effects of these persistent environmental chemicals. A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society reports an association between early exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and decreased bone density in teenagers. […]
CERN detects new particle at Large Hadron Collider
CERN physicists have reported the observation of a new, previously unknown particle detected during an experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The discovery, announced at the Moriondo conference, represents an important addition to the growing catalog of exotic hadrons and provides a new test case for theories explaining the strong nuclear force. This particle […]
The physical issues behind PFAS removal
In water treatment, most contaminants follow well-known rules. Metal may precipitate. Bacteria can also be sterilized. Organic contaminants can often be removed by breakdown or filtration. PFAS are different from most pollutants. Its unusual chemical properties make it useful in consumer products but also stubbornly difficult to remove from water. Over the past decade, the […]
Britain’s £2bn ‘quantum leap’ will benefit key industries
The UK has announced a new package of measures to become the first country in the world to deploy quantum computers at scale. The UK will be the first country to benefit from innovative quantum computers, sensors and networks, supporting the emergence of the next generation of leading UK companies that will help shape the […]
Passwords are disappearing and biometrics will replace them
For decades, passwords have been the gateway to the digital world. From email accounts to bank logins to corporate networks, strings have served as the first line of defense against cyber intruders. But passwords always have inherent weaknesses. That is, passwords rely on human behavior. People reuse them, choose the easy ones, write them down, […]
Putting the North East of England on the UK space map
The building, located in the heart of Newcastle and overlooking the city’s central motorway, is being transformed with a clear ambition to place the North East firmly within the UK’s growing space economy. The North East Space Technology and Technology Center (NESST), being developed by Northumbria University, is a £50m investment aimed at bringing together […]
UK unveils £45m Sunrise AI supercomputer to accelerate nuclear fusion
The industry-changing system aims to put the UK at the forefront of AI-driven clean energy innovation. The UK Government has committed £45 million to the development of a new 1.4MW AI supercomputer designed to support fusion energy research, taking a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence and advanced scientific infrastructure. The system, called Sunrise, will […]