Science News

The latest science news from areas such as physics, chemistry, biology and health, along with the ever expanding field of materials science and space exploration.

Large Hadron Collider now powering nearby homes through heat exchange system

Discover how a heat exchange system at CERN turns waste heat from the Large Hadron Collider into heating for homes and businesses in France.

Biosolutions: Engineering a sustainable future, a path to net zero, and economic resilience

Explore the topic of biosolutions and how they are helping to drive a more sustainable future in the UK and beyond.

Electron beam technology emerges as a new weapon against PFAS pollution

Electron beam technology offers a powerful new method to break down PFAS pollution in water and soil, providing an efficient alternative.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest science news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 4 and Goal 17.

Quality Education - UN SDG Goal 4 Partnerships for the Goals - UN SDG Goal 17

BREAD experiment: A new approach to searching for dark matter

The BREAD experiment demonstrates a unique approach that may speed up searching for dark matter at relatively little space and cost.

EU and Japan initiate advanced materials partnership

The European Commission has announced it will collaborate with Japan to develop cutting-edge advanced materials.

An outstanding place for scientific research in the Baltic Sea region

The University of Latvia’s Institute of Solid State Physics is bringing the future closer through scientific research, encouraging young scientists and business ventures alike to develop the technologies of tomorrow.

Investment in UK science and technology returns closer to pre-pandemic levels

According to research, investment in UK science and technology start-ups broke global trends to grow private sector investment in 2023

South Korea joins Horizon Europe programme

South Korea is set to join the Horizon Europe programme in a significant stride towards bolstering international collaboration in research.

A major step forward in the search for dark matter

Research by Clemson postdoctoral fellow Alex McDaniel provide some of the most stringent constraints on the nature of dark matter yet.

EU and Switzerland launch ‘bilateral relations’ talks to deepen Horizon Europe participation

EU and Switzerland have launched negotiations to strengthen bilateral relations that may boost participation in Horizon Europe.

UK launches Horizon Europe campaign to supercharge international links

The UK has launched a Horizon Europe campaign across print, online, and podcasts in Italy and Spain. Discover more here.

Particle colliders boosted with new nanocryotron device

Scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a nanocryotron to facilitate the operation of new particle colliders.

Lowest-ever frequency gravitational waves detected by researchers

A new method to detect low-frequency gravitational waves has been developed to unlock the secrets behind supermassive black holes.

Empowering women in STEM: Redefining what it means to be a woman in science

Dr Victoria Garcia Sakai, Instrument Scientist at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, discusses her personal journey through STEM education and research, and her commitment to empowering women in STEM fields.

STEM and gender diversity: Where do we go from here?

Amy Foster, Director of Operations and Partner at Rockborne (part of Harnham Group), discusses the state of gender diversity within the data industry.

Spring Budget puts UK on track to become science and technology superpower

Alongside tax cuts, harnessing science and technology to benefit the public sector was at the heart of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget.

The importance of inclusion in STEM

Rachel Youngman, Deputy CEO at the Institute of Physics, outlines the importance of inclusion in STEM and the benefits of fostering an inclusive environment for innovation and economic growth.

Premium Partner

Related Topics

Advertisements

Media Partners

Latest eBooks

Rousing the quantum vacuum with extreme laser light

What Happens When Lasers Hit the Quantum?

The University of Maryland highlights light’s importance in physics, focusing on electromagnetic waves, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and upcoming virtual matter experiments to explore the quantum vacuum’s mysteries.