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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.

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Removing PFAS chemicals from water through electrocatalysis breakthrough

Learn how University of Rochester has pioneered an innovative electrochemical process to remove PFAS chemicals from water.

UK life sciences and manufacturing handed £360m funding boost

The UK has unveiled a substantial £360m investment package to bolster the nation's life sciences and manufacturing sectors.

Making space for women in STEM: A little less conversation, a little more action please

Learn more about gender diversity in the STEM industry and what can be done to encourage more women to study STEM subjects.

Training industrial doctorates in the transition towards biobased value circles

Discover how Biobased Value Circle establishes a paradigm shift in the innovation process for biobased materials.

University of Leicester funded £330,000 to study gamma-ray bursts

University of Leicester have received a sizable grant to investigate some of the universe's largest explosions - gamma-ray bursts.

University of Waterloo is strengthening EU connections for global impact

The University of Waterloo, Canada’s number one comprehensive research university, is excited to tap into €53bn in new funding opportunities offered by Pillar II of Horizon Europe.

Funding the future: Horizon Europe in Canada

The Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Department discusses Horizon Europe in Canada and the future in scientific research.

RESOLUTE: Creating a safer, more sustainable chemicals industry

Circa and the RESOLUTE project are building a first-of-its-kind 1,000-tonne biorefinery to enable the transition to a more sustainable chemicals industry.

Two flagship research facilities set to accelerate Canadian leadership in global Big Science

TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, is putting Canada on the Big Science global stage.

Graphene safety tested in first human trial

New research has tested the safety implications of graphene, revealing that the ‘wonder’ material has the potential to be developed without risk to human...

Could a new lithium-ion conductor pave the way for sustainable batteries?

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered a solid material that acts as a rapid lithium-ion conductor. Read more here.

New horizon for Canadian research: McGill University and EU collaboration

McGill University discuss their work and what the future of research looks like with this new tie between the EU and Canada. Read more here.

UK and EU officials urge British researchers to apply for Horizon Europe funding

UK and EU officials are urging British researchers to seize Horizon Europe funding at a joint event at the Royal Society.

Production of membrane proteins for drug discovery boosted by £1.8m grant

A team of academics from The University of Warwick and Aston University has secured a £1.8m grant to produce membrane proteins which will support sustainable manufacturing and drug discovery.

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