How digitalised have the EU’s enterprises become?
In 2023, 59% of EU enterprises reached at least basic level of digital intensity. Of…
National alternative protein innovation centre launches – UKRI
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate…
Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice
The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy.…
Microbeads made from brewery waste can contribute to a plastic-free future
Plastic microbeads, those tiny troublemakers found in the personal care products of the early 1990s…
£12 million funding awarded to advance innovative cancer projects – UKRI
The Cancer Therapeutics programme focuses on developing life-changing cancer treatments, including immunotherapies and vaccines. It…
AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here’s why that event still matters today
Imagine a group of young men gathered at a picturesque college campus in New England,…
Human oversight of AI systems may not be as effective as we think — especially when it comes to warfare
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more powerful – even being used in warfare – there’s…
What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they’re useful
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people
The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs,…
Industrial decarbonisation milestone reached as challenge completes – UKRI
Since 2019, the IDC has supported industrial decarbonisation efforts across the UK’s key regional clusters.…