£36m DAWN supercomputer upgrade to power UK AI
Science in the UK is gearing up for a major leap forward after the Government confirmed a £36m investment to dramatically expand the power of one of the country’s most important computing hubs. The funding will increase the capacity of the University of Cambridge’s AI facility sixfold, strengthening the UK’s ability to develop the next […]
STELLAR-AI project accelerates fusion energy research with AI
A new U.S.-led computing initiative aims to eliminate one of the biggest obstacles to progress in fusion energy research: the enormous amount of time and computational power required to model, design, and optimize fusion systems. By tightly integrating artificial intelligence with high-performance computing and live experimental data, this project promises to dramatically accelerate the pace […]
Earth observation for biodiversity and conservation
Earth observation has quickly become one of the most powerful tools in the fight to understand, protect, and restore Earth’s biodiversity. Leveraging data from satellites, airborne sensors, and ground systems will enable scientists and policymakers to monitor ecosystems at an unprecedented scale and level of detail. From tracking wildlife habitat to assessing ocean health to […]
AI in Healthcare: Better Diagnosis and Care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcare. We are actively reshaping the way health systems detect disease, manage patients, and make clinical decisions. Hospitals, clinics, and research institutions around the world are integrating AI-driven tools into their clinical workflows with one primary goal: improving patient outcomes while making care more equitable, […]
Securing digital identity through biometric authentication
CardLab introduces QuardLock, a new era in cybersecurity that offers passwordless authentication with FIDO2 offline biometric fingerprint cards and a certified backend server. State-of-the-art cybersecurity CardLab has developed a biometric ‘authentication as a service’ solution based on biometric smartcards in different configurations for logical and physical access control, combined with a backend authentication system. These […]
Why the North East is a key driver of the UK’s space economy
The UK’s space economy has rapidly evolved from a niche scientific sector to a cornerstone of the country’s high-tech growth. Advances in satellite technology, space-enabled services and institutional support have now made the UK one of Europe’s most dynamic space economies. While London and the South East remain the main hubs, the North East of […]
UK gigafactories at crossroads: report urges government action
A new cross-party report has warned that the next 12 to 18 months will decide the future of Britain’s giant factories and the wider car industry. The UK Gigafactory Commission, supported by the Faraday Institute, has published a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at accelerating battery investment, protecting more than 200,000 automotive jobs and safeguarding […]
DETANGLE project supports EU cybersecurity regulations
The DETANGLE cybersecurity project was launched in Athens with the aim of helping key sectors in the EU cope with complex cybersecurity regulations. This initiative aims to strengthen the effective implementation of the NIS2 Directive and its cybersecurity regulations in key sectors within the European Union, such as energy, healthcare, transport and digital infrastructure. We […]
EU accelerates quantum readiness with €50 million photonic chip trial
Photonic chips are rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most strategic technologies in the global race towards practical quantum systems. From 2026, Europe’s new major pilot project, Quantum Photonics (P4Q), will bring together expertise from across the continent to turn fragile laboratory breakthroughs into robust, manufacturable, quantum-ready components. Spanning 12 European countries and backed by […]
Precision immunotherapy for companion animals
We combine deep scientific expertise and a clear strategic vision to advance precision treatments for companion animals so they can live healthier, happier and longer lives. Cancer and chronic immune-mediated diseases remain among the most important unmet medical needs in companion animal health. While advances in human immuno-oncology have changed outcomes for many patients, advances […]