Tiny Lichens, Big Impact: Volunteers Help Prove UK Rainforest’s Vital Role

Volunteers uncover rare lichens in Cumbria’s rainforest, highlighting its ecological value and need for protection.

AI ‘Airlock’ Opens Door to Faster Medical Tech Development

MHRA expands its regulatory ‘sandbox’ to help test AI healthcare tools safely and speedily.

Affordable Gene Test Could Revolutionise Prostate Cancer Detection

Low-cost genetic screening could make early prostate cancer diagnosis more accessible around the world.

Warming World Could Supercharge Soil Pathogens, Scientists Warn

Climate change may trigger a surge in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing serious risks to human health.

Maths Education ‘Falling Behind’ in Age of AI, Say Lords

Peers urge urgent maths reform to reflect AI era and support students left behind by GCSE focus.

Nanoplastics Make Escherichia coli More Dangerous, Study Finds

Positively charged nanoplastics cause stress in Escherichia coli, boosting toxin production and potential foodborne illness risk.

Hidden Patterns Uncovered in Early Heart Development by UCL and Crick Researchers

3D imaging reveals how heart cells form with surprising order during early mammalian embryo development.

Roche Invests $550M in US Diagnostics Hub to Boost Diabetes Care and Local Manufacturing

Major expansion in Indianapolis to manufacture CGM systems and strengthen US-based biotech production capabilities.

Vitamin B12 and Iodine Levels in UK Milk Drop by Half Since 1996, Study Reveals

New research finds vitamin B12 in UK milk is now 50% lower than in 1996.

£5 Protein Test Could Greatly Improve Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Predictions

New study finds troponin blood test could quadruple accuracy of cardiovascular risk assessments.

Over 3 Million Children Died from AMR-Related Infections in 2022

Rising misuse of powerful antibiotics in low-income regions is driving an alarming global health crisis.

Beckman Coulter’s New Blood Test Could Revolutionise Food Allergy Research

A new basophil activation test helps researchers identify food allergies without exposing patients to allergens.

NHS England to Be Abolished as Part of Government Overhaul

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to dissolve NHS England, shifting control back to government.

UK Life Sciences Face Skills Crisis: 145,000 New Hires Needed by 2035

A new report warns of a critical skills gap in UK life sciences, requiring urgent action on workforce development.

Megalodon’s True Shape Revealed: A Streamlined Giant of the Ancient Seas

A new study challenges the great white shark-like depiction of megalodon, revealing a sleeker, faster predator.

The Scent of the Afterlife: Scientists Decode the Aroma of Ancient Mummies

New research reveals that mummies emit ‘woody,’ ‘spicy,’ and ‘sweet’ scents, shedding light on embalming practices.

Next-Gen LiDAR System Delivers 10x Sharper Facial Detection

Breakthrough LiDAR tech captures ultra-high-resolution 3D images, detecting activity even through fog and camouflage.

£13M Boost to Make Birmingham a Leading Membrane Research Hub

Backed by £13M in funding, AIME aims to revolutionise membrane technology for water filtration.

Algae Superfood: The Promise and Challenges of Scaling Up Chlorella Vulgaris

Scientists highlight Chlorella Vulgaris’ superfood potential but warn of scaling and consumer acceptance challenges.

UK’s Largest Dementia Blood Test Study Launches

Groundbreaking UK study will assess blood tests for faster, more accurate dementia diagnosis in real-world settings.