£86m investment to accelerate UK development of super turbines – UKRI
Ambitious plans to keep the UK at the forefront of technology development in offshore wind…
Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI
Many people understand the concept of bias at some intuitive level. In society, and in…
A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Every year roughly 1,000 Canadians are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as…
Small Business Research Initiative announces new name – UKRI
The new name reflects that Contract for Innovation is able to offer fully funded research…
Most Americans Support Legal Abortion 2 Years After Roe Was Overturned
By more than 2 to 1, Americans say medication abortion should be legal Pew Research…
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
On Saturday evening before Mother’s Day, Australians witnessed a rare celestial spectacle: a breathtaking display…
Billions are spent on educational technology, but we don’t know if it works
During the COVID lockdowns, schools and universities worldwide relied on education technology – edtech –…
Un-jammable quantum tech takes flight to boost UK’s resilience – UKRI
In a first-of-its-kind achievement, the UK has successfully completed commercial flight trials of advanced quantum-based…
‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment and come to life
Scientific discovery doesn’t always require a high-tech laboratory or a hefty budget. Many people have…
What causes the different colours of the aurora? An expert explains the electric rainbow
Last week, a huge solar flare sent a wave of energetic particles from the Sun…