Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or…
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Stronger, faster trade defences for UK businesses
Business Secretary sets new direction to make the UK’s trade defence system simpler, faster and…
Commission welcomes political agreement on major reform of EU pharmaceutical rules
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Dec 2025 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement…
From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the…
The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns
There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia…
European Commission launches EUR 1 million prize for Innovative Governance in Energy Communities
The European Commission has announced a EUR 1 million prize for Innovative Governance in Energy…
The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it
Where many other meteor showers are often over-hyped, the Geminids are the real deal: far…
EU invests in new Global Gateway partnerships at the 2025 Forum of Cities and Regions for International Partnerships
The EU announced three new partnerships at the 2025 edition of the Forum of Cities and…
Australia’s social media ban won’t stop cyberbullying
The Australian Federal government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, commonly referred to…
‘Is my boss a narcissist?’ How researchers look and listen for clues
Between the public extravagances of today’s business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs,…