Kennedy axes $500m mRNA vaccine investment

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects, redirecting US$0.5 billion to alternative platforms he claims are safer.

Molecular ‘Missteps’ Could Undermine Green Polymer Efficiency, Say Birmingham Scientists

New imaging reveals structural flaws in eco-friendly polymers that could limit performance in future tech.

MPs say UKRI lacks transparency, clear goals, and modern systems

Parliament urges reforms at UKRI, citing weak accountability and unclear progress on research-to-innovation goals.

Study Links Endurance Sports to Heart Rhythm Problems in Older Men

New study reveals some older male athletes may face hidden heart risks after years of endurance training.

MHRA Clears Backlogs, Backs Innovation, and Boosts Safety in New Annual Report

MHRA clears backlogs, supports new treatments, and boosts UK health safety with AI and innovation.

Robots in the Operating Room: Can AI Make Surgery Safer and More Accessible Worldwide?

Surgical care is one of the most unequal aspects of global healthcare. In many low- and middle-income countries, access to safe, timely surgery is limited by a shortage of trained surgeons, under-resourced facilities, and long travel distances for patients. But emerging technologies in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) could change that. Robotic surgical systems—once the […]

Why Humidity Feels Worse Than Ever – and How It’s Putting Us at Risk

Humidity has worsened over decades, making heat waves more dangerous and harder for our bodies to handle.

How Air Filtration Can Power Lab Sustainability Goals

Air filtration reduces lab ventilation energy use, cutting emissions while supporting safety and sustainability goals.

Balancing Lab Sustainability with the Energy Costs of AI

Large AI models boost lab productivity but come with a significant carbon footprint, challenging sustainability goals.

Could This Be the Key to Cutting Aviation’s Climate Impact?

Sustainable aviation fuel may not be the answer – but smarter alternatives could help us fly greener.

BD’s Biosciences and Diagnostics Unit to Merge with Waters in $17.5bn Deal

BD and Waters merge to create a $6.5bn life science and diagnostics powerhouse by 2025.

AI Boosts Accuracy of Melanoma Diagnoses

New study shows AI helps pathologists better interpret immune response in melanoma tissue samples.

UK to Scrap COVID Test Rule, Align With Europe

New IVD regulations will reduce burden on UK firms while boosting diagnostic test quality and safety.

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.