James Webb Space Telescope reveals cosmic butterfly’s secrets – UKRI

[ad_1] The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled unprecedented details of one of the galaxy’s most spectacular stellar phenomena, revealing the hidden heart of the Butterfly Nebula for the first time. Located 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius, the famous Butterfly Nebula has captivated astronomers with its distinctive wing-like structure. However, its ancient […]

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Engineered ‘superfood’ boosts bee colony growth – UKRI

[ad_1] The research, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), found that colonies fed with the supplement reared up to 15 times more larvae than those on conventional diets. The power of collaboration Led by Professor Geraldine Wright of the University of Oxford and Dr Elynor Moore, formerly of the University of […]

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New study finds hidden body fat is linked to faster heart ageing – UKRI

[ad_1] Ageing is the biggest risk factor for heart disease but why some people age faster than others isn’t fully understood. The scientists leading the research say that visceral body fat could play an important role in accelerating ageing of the heart and blood vessels. This type of fat is known to be harmful to […]

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How can we use the power of data to make streets safer? – UKRI

[ad_1] The Safer Streets research and development (R&D) mission, part of UKRI’s Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme (R&D MAP), is launching its first initiative, the Concentrations of Crime Data R&I Challenge. This challenge, backed by a new £4 million investment, will fund research to explore how advanced data analysis can inform more effective crime […]

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Cheaper and more accurate test to diagnose milk allergy in children – UKRI

[ad_1] The basophil activation test (BAT) is more accurate than standard allergy tests for detecting cow’s milk allergy in children and could reduce the need for oral food challenges in allergy diagnosis. The study, which was funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), was led by researchers from: King’s College London Guy’s and St Thomas’ […]

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Advanced telecoms tech offers new hope for UK rural connectivity – UKRI

[ad_1] Further information Project list Development of a novel network switch to enable next generation ultrahigh speed wireless access solutions Led by Novocomms Limited Based in Birmingham, this project will provide ultra-high speed internet connections to difficult locations (such as a rural location) without the need for installing costly wired or fibre optic infrastructure. Mid […]

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Committing to better inclusion of older adults in health research – UKRI

[ad_1] The joint statement sets out a shared commitment to: actively support the inclusion of older adults in research challenge unjustified exclusion, particularly where older adults have complex health conditions ensure that research is designed with equity in mind and better reflects the diversity of the UK The statement builds on the Chief Medical Officer’s […]

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How to build flexibility into the UK’s energy system? – UKRI

[ad_1] The first challenge of the Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme (R&D MAP) has been launched by science minister, Lord Vallance. The initial UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) R&D MAP Missions begin work this month with an investment of £4 million in a consortium of world-leading centres, including the Energy Systems and Digital Catapults. […]

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Photocert and STFC Hartree Centre fight AI media fraud – UKRI

[ad_1] The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre and Photocert have joined forces to address the growing challenges posed by generative AI image manipulation, one of today’s most pressing digital threats. The collaboration comes at a time of heightened concern around deepfakes and synthetic media, as generative AI tools become increasingly capable of […]

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AHRC project sheds light on the life of 17th century memoirist – UKRI

[ad_1] Led by Professor Cordelia Beattie of The University of Edinburgh, the project follows her discovery of a previously lost version of Thornton’s autobiography, written between 1659 and 1673. Alice Thornton wrote four versions of her autobiography which offer insight into life as a royalist, Church of England woman during the: Irish Rebellion of 1641 […]

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