UK families expressed widespread concern about how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could be affecting: pregnancy child development mental health obesity long‑term health outcomes Many said that without clear evidence, they are unaware of the consequences of diets increasingly dominated by these foods. They would now like to see urgent research to understand the risks. A year-long […]
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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has completed the largest 3D map of the Universe. This milestone was reached when DESI’s 5,000 fibre-optic sensors captured their final scheduled observations, targeting a region of sky near the Little Dipper. The survey was completed ahead of schedule and has delivered significantly more data than originally projected. Chasing […]
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The start-ups have joined the DeepTech Catalyst Quantum incubator programme (DTC Quantum), where they will use quantum technologies to develop and commercialise new products designed to deliver practical, real-world benefits. DTC Quantum is led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in collaboration with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) National Quantum Computing Centre […]
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The annual ranking is compiled by the FT in partnership with Statista and Sifted. It highlights 180 of the most impactful incubators and accelerators across 25 countries contributing most to the success of new companies across Europe. Hubs were evaluated on alumni feedback, recommendations from capital investors and business experts, and the commercial success of […]
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The anode plane assemblies (APAs) are being produced at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory as part of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). DUNE is a major international science project under construction in the US. It will send a beam of neutrinos 1,300 kilometres across the country in a mission to […]
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Six UK space tech startups have joined the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre UK (ESA BIC UK) to develop technologies that deliver practical benefits in space and on Earth. The programme is managed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in collaboration with the UK Space Agency and the University of Leicester. It […]
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The shoebox-sized sensor was developed by Spire Global Ltd in collaboration with STFC RAL Space. The Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) in-orbit demonstrator lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 11 January 2026 aboard SpaceX’s Twilight mission. Building on technology from STFC RAL Space’s Millimetre-Wave Technology Group, Spire Global Ltd led the development […]
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Starting on 25 February 2026, UK astronomers are providing public real-time updates on changes in our Universe, from exploding stars and belching black holes to asteroids cruising through our solar system. The work is part of a multi-million-pound investment by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation. It is […]
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The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a leading centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to deliver the ‘Intelligent Observatory’ programme. The programme is using AI and advanced digital technologies to automate and make telescopes smarter. So they can monitor themselves, process data instantly, […]
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UK scientists, supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), have played a leading role in the discovery of a new subatomic particle, a heavy proton, at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. The particle, known as the Ξcc⁺ (Xi cc plus), is a heavier relative of the proton which is one of […]
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