A prototype quantum sensor developed by a UK collaboration has demonstrated, for the first time, that a key principle behind next generation quantum detectors can work under realistic conditions. The study, published in Nature, shows how comparing two atom interferometers operated along a common baseline allows important experimental noise to be effectively cancelled. This enables signals to […]
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Six spin-outs, in areas from biomanufacturing in space to environmentally conscious fashion, have progressed during a UKRI Research England pilot. It demonstrated the success of pooling resources by universities sharing Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and expertise. The pilot sought to test whether shared TTOs, a collaborative model for universities, may support universities with smaller research […]
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Aston University and the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre are joining forces to accelerate the development and industrial adoption of neuromorphic computing across the UK. The initiative focuses on brain-inspired computing technologies with the potential to transform the design, power and real-world application of future artificial intelligence systems. The collaboration will set […]
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The discovery of the first planets outside our Solar System (exoplanets) came in the 1990s and thousands more have been identified since then. Most exoplanets discovered so far do not resemble the planets found in our Solar System. There is a much greater variety of planetary types, but scientists don’t yet know why. Understanding alien planets As a result, the field has evolved from finding new exoplanets, to studying […]
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Applications for two Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) applicant‑led funding opportunities were paused while the council implemented behind‑the‑scenes changes to support this transition. Reopened funding opportunities The following funding opportunities are now live: These reopenings follow the earlier reopening of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) applicant‑led funding opportunities. Always open funding opportunities Moving […]
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The scientists have demonstrated a practical route to dramatically boosting the intensity of high-power laser light for the first time. The results, published in Nature, could unlock the path towards creating the most intense light ever produced in a laboratory. This could open the door to experiments that probe the fundamental laws of physics by […]
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The study, published in ‘Nature’, was led by scientists at The Pirbright Institute. It brought together researchers from: the University of Cambridge the University of York the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme National Museums of Kenya It was funded primarily through the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) alongside Kenya’s National Research Fund. The […]
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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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