Author: UKRI

Currently, when someone is detained, or ‘sectioned’, for treatment under the Mental Health Act, a family member is assigned the role of Nearest Relative to act on their behalf. When researchers from south-west England wanted to learn about the experience of Nearest Relatives, they were concerned to find that many found the responsibilities of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seven UK-US collaborations spanning a wide range of disciplines demonstrated how the UK-US research and innovation partnership is addressing global challenges. The teams were presented the Pioneering UK-US Breakthroughs (PUB) Award by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, and UKRI’s International Director, Frances Wood. The event was hosted at a reception at […]

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 […]

A new celebration of research across the city, launched today, highlights how Sheffield’s invention and ingenuity are leading the world, including: a new technique to safely scan kids’ lungs an ambitious project to restore hearing loss a pioneering device helping hospital patients get back on their feet Shaped in Sheffield, from UK Research and Innovation […]

A new study, published today in the Science Journal, reveals that the answer is in the genes. Early mammalian ancestors were nocturnal, sleeping during the day while the dinosaurs dominated the land. However some mammalian lineages, including human ancestors, independently transitioned to diurnality (active during the day). Cellular response How this happened has been a […]

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 […]

The Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM), funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and operated by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), will cease operations at the end of this financial year. Following review, NERC has concluded that the aircraft no longer offers value for money to the public because of a significant increase in costs and low […]

Remarkable new research has shown that a simple, digital intervention that includes gameplay can dramatically reduce intrusive memories of trauma in a month, even to the point of being symptom-free after six months. Using ‘mental rotation,’ the treatment was also very effective at reducing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) more generally. Groundbreaking study […]