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Global LHC Collaborations Garner Prestigious Physics Award, Empowering Future Scientific Pioneers

(IN BRIEF) The ALICE, ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb collaborations at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider were awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics during a Los Angeles ceremony on April 5. This prize acknowledges the collective research efforts of thousands of … Read the full press release

Global Disability Summit 2025: KfW Champions Inclusive Development and Education Reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin, held on April 2 and 3, united international leaders, NGOs, and private sector representatives to focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities. Co-organised by Germany, the Kingdom of Jordan, and … Read the full press release

Transforming Self-Perception: New Research Unveils How Positive Feedback Counters Underconfidence

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study from the University of Copenhagen and University College London has uncovered key reasons behind persistent self-doubt in individuals who perform well, a phenomenon often linked to imposter syndrome. The research, which involved a web-based experiment … Read the full press release

From Babbling Baby Lemurs to Singing Children: A University of Warwick Study on Vocal Development

(IN BRIEF) The study, led by Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick, demonstrates that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris, initially sing out of tune but improve as they age, mirroring the vocal development observed in human children. … Read the full press release

Revolutionary Sensor Technology Achieves Sub-Micron Precision in Antimatter Detection

(IN BRIEF) A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), working with CERN’s AEgIS collaboration, has developed an innovative detector using repurposed smartphone camera sensors to track antiproton annihilations in real time with a resolution of about 0.6 micrometres—a … Read the full press release

Innovative Projects Propel Advanced Healthcare, Materials Research, and Energy Solutions with NWO Support

(IN BRIEF) NWO’s Open Technology Programme is funding six application-oriented projects in the Applied and Engineering Sciences domain with an investment of over 4.9 million euros, supplemented by more than 720,000 euros from industry and other organizations. The projects, which … Read the full press release

New Study Links High Prolactin Levels to 20% Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

(IN BRIEF) A landmark international study has provided robust evidence that elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in breast development, increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, along … Read the full press release

POETIC-AI: Revolutionizing Cancer Biomarker Discovery with Integrated AI-Powered Analysis

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking AI-powered research platform, POETIC-AI, has been unveiled by scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, promising to accelerate cancer biomarker discovery. Demonstrated at The Alan Turing Institute’s fifth AI UK conference, the platform integrates diverse clinical … Read the full press release

Škoda Commemorates 130 Years with Groundbreaking 10th Student Car Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto’s 10th Student Car, created by 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering, celebrates the company’s 130-year legacy and its connection to cycling. With the fabrication and bodywork phases now complete, the project … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €2M for Digital Transformation in Montenegro’s Schools

(IN BRIEF) The EIB, through its Economic Resilience Initiative Fund, has granted €2 million to purchase digital equipment for schools under the Montenegro Education Programme. This funding, part of a broader €29 million investment by EIB Global in Montenegrin education, … Read the full press release

Quantum Secrets: CERN Uncovers Entangled Minds Behind Synchronized Sheep Behavior

(IN BRIEF) CERN scientists have found evidence suggesting that quantum entanglement might explain the synchronized behavior of a long-term flock of sheep on site. The study, using advanced trackers similar to those at the LHC, modelled the sheep as spherical … Read the full press release

Transforming University Campuses: €95 Million Boost for Green Student Housing and Modern Academic Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Crete is set to undergo a significant expansion and upgrade of its student housing and academic facilities through a €95 million financing deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB), under a pioneering Public-Private Partnership with … Read the full press release

eNaBlS Project Making Strides in Advancing Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions Education

(IN BRIEF) The eNaBlS project is driving significant progress in promoting Nature-Based Solutions and biodiversity education across Europe by establishing interactive Living Labs that connect scientists, students, local communities, and policymakers, launching dedicated web pages for real-time updates, developing a … Read the full press release

Young Voices Warn: UK Democracy Faces Deep-Seated Challenges Amid Financial and Social Turmoil

(IN BRIEF)The UK Youth Poll 2025, conducted by the University of Glasgow’s John Smith Centre in collaboration with Focaldata and sponsored by Nationwide Building Society, provides an in-depth look at young people’s political attitudes and priorities in the UK. While … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-Led EU Project DORIAN GRAY Unveils AI-Driven Strategies to Bridge Heart and Brain Health

(IN BRIEF) The EU-funded DORIAN GRAY project, with the University of Liverpool as a key scientific partner, is set to explore the link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Despite one in three CVD patients experiencing MCI, … Read the full press release

University of York-Led White Paper Calls for Urgent Reforms to Empower Clinicians with AI in Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) A new White Paper, developed by the Centre for Assuring Autonomy at the University of York, the MPS Foundation, and the Bradford Institute for Health Research, warns that the benefits of AI in patient care could be lost … Read the full press release

Hidden Life on Ice: Antarctic Algal Ecosystem Unveiled, Accelerating Glacial Melt

(IN BRIEF) A team of scientists, led by Dr. Matthew Davey of SAMS, has discovered an expansive ecosystem on the Robert Island ice cap in Antarctica, dominated by photosynthetic algae. This ecosystem, which covers up to 20% of the mapped … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Alumnus Vincent Vida Leads Upgrain’s Sustainable Revolution in Food Upcycling

(IN BRIEF) Upgrain, a rising star in the food upcycling arena, transforms brewer’s grain into premium proteins and fibers. Founded in 2021 by University of St.Gallen alumnus Vincent Vida, the startup repurposes nutrient-rich brewing waste that would otherwise be discarded. … Read the full press release

New Global Report Illuminates Hidden Crisis of Trafficking in the Sports World

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, alongside Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, has released the first comprehensive global report on sport trafficking. The document provides a detailed academic and policy analysis that includes a thorough literature review, expert … Read the full press release

voestalpine Marks a New Era in Employee Ownership with Early Share Issuance on Its 25th Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) The voestalpine employee shareholding scheme, recognized as one of Europe’s most exemplary models, was established in 2000 to secure a stable ownership structure by bundling voting rights within an employee foundation. Currently, employees hold over 14% of voestalpine … Read the full press release