Category: Technology

The recognition of the excellence of the UK’s university research and knowledge exchange (KE) base, both domestically and internationally, are reinforced through these funding decisions. As is the crucial role that the UK’s universities have in supporting sustainable economic growth, enhanced productivity and in fulfilling the ambitions of the government’s Science and Technology Framework. This […]

What happened to the Nautilus and its expedition under the North Pole? In the icy heart of the Arctic Ocean sits the North Pole, in a vast spread of shifting sea ice shaped by winds, currents, and seasonal thaws. Adventurers throughout history braved its harsh embrace, attempting to conquer it by ship, dogsled, and on […]

The facilities visited by Mr Griffiths included RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). His visit coincides with the release of the Harwell Campus annual report which celebrates the addition of 25 new businesses around the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), which forms part of the campus. These new businesses span […]

There is still so much we don’t understand about the origin of life on Earth. The definition of life itself is a source of debate among scientists, but most researchers agree on the fundamental ingredients of a living cell. Water, energy, and a few essential elements are the prerequisites for cells to emerge. However, the […]

Rebecca will join Research England at the start of September and will lead the team responsible for the development and delivery of REF 2028 on behalf of all four UK higher education funding bodies. Rebecca brings almost 20 years’ experience of working in research strategy, policy and delivery. This includes several roles at the Economic […]

What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the Sun and the Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way? My recent study showed an intriguing link between an Egyptian goddess and the Milky Way. Southern […]

FacebookPinterest32TwitterShare Ferrari The brand-new Ferrari 12 Cilindri made its debut in Miami and is keeping it classic with a 6.5 liters massive, naturally aspirated V12 engine. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri churns out a staggering 819 horsepower, rockets from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, hits 124 mph in 7.9 seconds, and keeps going beyond 210 […]

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is scheduled to make its first flight into space with astronauts on May 6, 2024. This flight and a few others will take place take under contract with Nasa, as part of a programme to transport astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station (ISS) and back. Following years of delays, a […]

Four pilot projects, referenced by the Chancellor in the 2024 Budget, will test ways to collaborate and share data to solve important problems in society, energy, transport and more. The pilots will provide valuable evidence on what more needs to be done to: optimise the research data ecosystem in the UK ensure researchers have secure […]

Hadeda ibises (Bostrychia hagedash) are one of the most familiar species of birds across sub-Saharan Africa. They are large, long-legged birds with long, thin beaks for probing invertebrates out of soil, and though they appear dull brown at a glance, they actually have beautiful iridescent feathers on their wings. But they are best known for […]