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The latest science news from areas such as physics, chemistry, biology and health, along with the ever expanding field of materials science and space exploration.

EU unveils €14bn Horizon Europe work programme to drive AI, decarbonisation and attract global talent

The European Commission has announced the Horizon Europe work programme for 2026–2027, unveiling a €14bn investment.

Europe’s KM3NeT neutrino telescope hunts the origins of the Universe

KM3NeT telescope has detected the most energetic neutrino ever recorded, offering new clues to the Universe’s most extreme phenomena.

Safety and efficiency: Beam-intercepting devices

CERN's Marco Calviani discusses the work of the team and the unique challenges they encounter in maintaining reliability and durability.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest science news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 4 and Goal 17.

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Driving global change at Thompson Rivers University’s research centres

Thompson Rivers University's research centres pioneer research to address critical global and local issues. Read more here.

IceCube-Gen2: Expanding the neutrino astronomy horizon

Professors Aya Ishihara and Albrecht Karle discuss the evolution from IceCube to IceCube-Gen2 and its impact on neutrino astronomy.

Quantum chromodynamics at the intensity frontier with a precision microscope

Discover how the Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID) at Jefferson Lab will revolutionize the study of quantum chromodynamics.

Securing Newfoundland and Labrador’s place in the global innovation landscape

Andrew Parsons explains how his department is accelerating growth in Newfoundland and Labrador through research and innovation.

The international research ecosystem is in full growth at UQO

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) invites international research collaborations. Discover more here.

Torino and Braga crowned 2024 European capitals of innovation

The EU Commission has announced Torino and Braga as the winners of the prestigious 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).

Pushing the limits of DIRC technology: The next generation particle detector

Dr Grzegorz Kalicy discusses advancements in DIRC technology, crucial for the future Electron-Ion Collider in particle physics.

ERC Synergy Grants allocate €571m to tackle complex global challenges

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded €571m in Synergy Grants to 57 cutting-edge research projects.

ATLAS collaboration probe Higgs bosons for new physics

Explore how the ATLAS experiment is investigating Higgs boson interactions to uncover signs of new physics beyond the Standard Model.

Record £20.4bn Autumn Budget to boost UK science R&D

The UK government’s Autumn Budget has committed £20.4bn to bolster innovation across science, technology, and life sciences.

Québec’s Chief Scientist and the Fonds de recherche du Québec: At the heart of the scientific research ecosystem

FRQ is supporting researchers by fostering intersectoral collaboration and promoting scientific research partnerships.

Celebrating 50 years of beam at TRIUMF

TRIUMF reflects on five decades of discovery since the world’s largest cyclotron was activated at the centre.

A cohesive force for astroparticle physics research in Canada

Learn how the McDonald Institute is guiding Canada’s astroparticle physics research to answer fundamental questions about the Universe.

Strengthening Canadian research and innovation on the world stage

Canada's association to Horizon Europe will drive research and innovation in Canada and beyond. Read more here.

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