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NAMs offer means for UK lead in chemical testing, say Government advisors

November 11, 2024
Britain should aim to establish itself as a global leader in testing by harnessing advanced technology to improve the assessment and regulation of dangerous chemicals, urges a key Whitehall departmental...

Replacing ultra-processed foods in diet associated with reduction in type 2 diabetes risk

September 15, 2024
A new study of the links between processed foods and diabetes risk suggests considerable variation, even within the higest degree ultra-processed food (UPF) category.

Dr Chris van Tulleken to deliver 2024 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

August 24, 2024
Science broadcaster Dr Chris van Tulleken will deliver this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, focusing on how food has helped shape human evolution.

Surrey takes the p… in order to feed the world

July 21, 2024
It sounds like the classic p… take but work is underway on a project to counter the world shortage of phosphorus by extracting it instead from human urine.

Vallance assumes key science ministerial role

July 7, 2024
Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has joined the newly elected Labour administration as the new minister of state for science.

Seaweed-to-packaging spinout scoops £4million-plus private investment 

June 9, 2024
Bath university spinout Kelpi has secured £4.35 million in funding from a slew of City firms to launch its seaweed-based biomaterial technology in several commercial sectors.

‘Potash price rise undermines global food security’ warning

February 25, 2024
Rising prices for potash across the globe are creating a threat to the level of global food security warns a new joint study by UCL, the University of Edinburgh and...

Nine in 10 life scientists surveyed don’t understand US or European AI rules

February 25, 2024
Just 9% of life science professionals polled say they understand either EU or US laws on the use of artificial intelligence in their sector, claims a new survey.

Report underlines economic returns on public investment in science

February 11, 2024
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council-commissioned research estimates that the organisation has supported more than 450 spin-outs that have contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy over a quarter century.

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