How ‘conflict-free’ minerals are used in the waging of modern wars
Minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium, tantalum, tin and tungsten, which are all abundant in…
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Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient
The Australian Energy Market Operator estimates data centres will consume 6% of Australia’s grid-supplied electricity…
Statement on behalf of the seventeenth Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board
The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on 16th October 2025. The Secretary…
Billions in private cash is flooding into fusion power. Will it pay off?
Over the past five years, private-sector funding for fusion energy has exploded. The total invested…
Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies
As a Ph.D. student, I wanted to understand the evolution of individual differences in fruit…
EU and Rwanda advance health and refugee initiatives with new Global Gateway investments
President Ursula von der Leyen met with the President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul…
A digital twin could help Canada beat wildfires, fix commutes and save tax dollars
Canada is facing larger wildfires, rising flood risks and worsening traffic congestion. The federal government’s…
Australia’s tech lobby wants deregulated ‘digital embassies’ for offshore clients. Here’s why that might not be a great idea
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets US President Donald Trump on Monday, the visit…
How BBSRC and MRC manage risks of research misuse – UKRI
Since publishing our first policy statement in 2015, scientific research has evolved significantly, particularly in…
Driving agri-tech manufacturing forward in the UK – UKRI
Defra Minister Dame Angela Eagle unveiled Agri-Scale at September’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. AgriScale will…