The Solar Atmospheric Modelling Suite (SAMS) project aims to build a next-generation modelling tool for the solar atmosphere, making a code that can be run on anything from laptops to the latest supercomputers. SAMS is funded through the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) new Large Award scheme, led by the University of Exeter in […]
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A new era for UK radio astronomy LOFAR is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope operating at low frequencies (10 to 240 megahertz). Unlike single-dish telescopes, LOFAR is a multipurpose sensor network with an innovative computer and network infrastructure that can handle extremely large data volumes. The revolutionary multi-beaming capabilities of the LOFAR […]
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A new era for UK radio astronomy LOFAR is the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope operating at low frequencies (10 to 240 megahertz). Unlike single-dish telescopes, LOFAR is a multipurpose sensor network with an innovative computer and network infrastructure that can handle extremely large data volumes. The revolutionary multi-beaming capabilities of the LOFAR […]
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The research network’s work could potentially lead to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression and dementia. A growing body of research suggests the gut, brain and immune system constantly communicate and play a critical role in mood, cognitive function and chronic illness. But scientists don’t yet fully understand how. This network will bring together […]
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The breakthrough unlocks vital traits to help develop more sustainable, resilient and nutritious pea crops worldwide. In a major international collaboration, scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of over 700 varieties of peas from around the world. This has created a powerful genomic resource that could supercharge the development of hardier, more sustainable crops. The […]
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Their groundbreaking discoveries will not only transform our understanding of nature but also lead to real-world benefits for health, food security, and in technology. With £9 million in funding, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) prestigious 2024 Fellowships scheme is supporting 19 future science leaders. The scheme is supporting the leaders on pioneering […]
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A team of scientists led by RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and Imperial College London has created the deepest ever image of the Universe in long far-infrared wavelengths, revealing almost 2,000 distant galaxies. The resulting image is called the Herschel-SPIRE Dark Field. The research suggests the existence of a […]
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The A Large Ion Collider Experiment (ALICE), ATLAS, Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS), and Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) collaborations at CERN’s LHC have been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize in fundamental physics. Celebrating extraordinary achievements Professor Sinead Farrington, Director of Particle Physics at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), said: The Breakthrough Prize celebrates extraordinary […]
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A team at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) has completed its first direct field acoustic noise (DFAN) tests on components for the Ariel space telescope, a European Space Agency-led project. Ariel will study the chemistry of around 1,000 planets outside our solar system. The component tested was the telescope baffle’s engineering qualification model (EQM), […]
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) Allocations publication outlines how the research and development budget will be distributed amongst DSIT’s partner organisations over the financial year 2025 to 2026. You can read the announcement on their website. This allocation safeguards the core capacity and capability of the UK research and innovation ecosystem and enables investment […]
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