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Whisky by-product could help produce sustainable bioethanol

August 6, 2026
News
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have joined a project exploring whether a by-product of whisky production can be converted into bioethanol using technology originally developed for space missions. The three-year initiative,...
Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental
Biotechnology, Engineering biology, Industry, Space science
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UK programme strengthens defences against severe space weather

August 6, 2026
News
As the UK becomes increasingly aware of the risks posed by extreme weather, researchers are also strengthening the country's ability to respond to another natural hazard: severe solar storms. New...
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Instrumentation, Meteorology, Space science
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Icelandic fish offer clues to how aquatic life adapts to warming waters

August 2, 2026
News
Fish that have adapted to naturally warm geothermal waters in Iceland display distinct physical, behavioural and genetic differences from members of the same species living in cooler environments, according to...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Biology, Physiology, Zoology
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R&D tax relief reforms ‘discouraging innovation’, survey suggests

July 26, 2026
News
Changes to the UK's R&D tax relief scheme are causing many innovative small and medium-sized businesses to scale back research activity, according to new research from R&D tax advisory firm...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Investment, R&D
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Newborn calf blood tests could help improve Johne’s disease surveillance

July 26, 2026
News
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have shown that antibodies against Johne's disease can be detected in newborn calves after they receive colostrum from their mothers, a finding that...
Life Sciences, Earth & Environmental
Biology, Veterinary science
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Latest Lab Talk News in Brief: digital expansion, new build, tech collab, new markets, financing…

July 16, 2026
News
The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative has expanded its national digital pathology network to 15 hospital sites following the addition of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The platform enables...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Acquisitions, Biology, Medical/Health, R&D
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Heavy metal stress impacts fungi/plant relationships

July 12, 2026
News
Heavy metal pollution can alter the relationship between trees and the fungi that support them, according to research from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), offering new insights into how forests respond...
Earth & Environmental, Chemistry
Biology, Mycology
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Game Theory: Shallow Sea – Great Barrier Reef

July 5, 2026
Insight
Our duo Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner deep dive into Shallow Sea – Great Barrier Reef. WHAT IS SHALLOW SEA? The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest...
Earth & Environmental
biodiversity, Great Barrier Reef
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Study identifies best practice for whale shark tagging

July 5, 2026
News
An international team led by scientists at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has published new guidance aimed at improving the way researchers track whale sharks, helping strengthen conservation efforts for...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
conservation, Marine Biology
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Agreement moves Paralympian McFall closer to historic space mission

July 5, 2026
News
A new agreement between the UK Government and commercial space company Vast has moved UK astronaut John McFall a step closer to becoming the first person with a physical disability...
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Physiology, Prosthetics, Space science
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