Research England appoints expert advisory group in EDI – UKRI

The expert advisory group will provide insight and perspective to support Research England in creating and sustaining the conditions for a healthy, dynamic, diverse and inclusive research and knowledge exchange system in English universities. The initial focus of the group will be to support Research England with the development and implementation of an EDI action […]

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DAB 1a Electric Motorcycle | WordlessTech

DAB 1a Electric Motorcycle DAB Motorcycles The DAB 1α Electric Motorcycle is a game-changer, symbolizing our generation’s rejection of the status quo. Only 400 units of the DAB 1α will be created, exclusively for the initial 400 members. DAB Motorcycles Its battery is engineered for optimal performance and durability, with smart thermal management. DAB Motorcycles […]

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STFC and CERN support environmentally sustainable physics – UKRI

STFC Executive Chair, Professor Mark Thomson and CERN Director General, Professor Fabiola Gianotti committed today to collaborate on the research and development of advanced new technologies. The technologies will make future particle accelerators significantly more sustainable. The agreement includes the proposed establishment by STFC of a new UK-based laboratory to host and support research and […]

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Data enhancement and analysis of the REF 2021 impact case studies – UKRI

The report was produced on behalf of the four UK higher education funding bodies and UK Research and Innovation. Impact in Research Excellence Framework (REF) REF 2014 and REF 2021 used ICSs to help assess research impact beyond academia. These documents detail a project’s impact and underpinning research. The body of over 6,000 REF 2021 […]

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Apple WhatsApp users soon to be able to login without passowrds

Meta is expected to soon release a developer version of WhatsApp for iPhone users, in which logging into WhatsApp can be done through facial recognition or an automatic code. Apple users will soon be able to enter WhatsApp using facial recognition, a fingerprint, or an automatic password without the need to identify themselves via SMS […]

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Our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are reflected in its name: dark matter. Several experiments have aimed to unveil what it’s made of, but despite decades […]

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Beta Alia’s eVTOL manned hovering transition to cruise flight

Beta Technologies Beta Alia eVTOL achieves a historic first with a manned hovering transition, to cruise flight. The company has achieved a significant milestone by fully transitioning its aircraft from hovering to cruising with wings, then back to hovering for landing. This marks the first time any company has demonstrated this with a pilot onboard. […]

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AI-powered ‘deep medicine’ could transform healthcare in the NHS and reconnect staff with their patients

Today’s NHS faces severe time constraints, with the risk of short consultations and concerns about the risk of misdiagnosis or delayed care. These challenges are compounded by limited resources and overstretched staff that results in protracted patient wait times and generic treatment strategies. Staff can operate with a surface level view of patient data, relying […]

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STFC Hartree Centre signs agreement with Lenovo for new supercomputer – UKRI

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has signed an agreement with Lenovo for the installation of a new state-of-the-art supercomputer for the STFC Hartree Centre. Ten times more powerful than its predecessor, but using less electricity thanks to Lenovo’s direct water cooling, the new supercomputer will power AI research for UK industry. The new […]

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Our laser technique can tell apart elephant and mammoth ivory – here’s how it may disrupt the ivory trade

In recent years, the global trade in elephant ivory has faced significant restrictions in an effort to protect dwindling elephant populations. Many countries have stringent controls on the trade of elephant ivory. The sale of mammoth ivory, sourced primarily from long-extinct species, however, remains unregulated. But it’s a significant challenge for customs and law enforcement […]

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