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• [New] After exploring new use cases for the BSG proteins, the researchers from NTU's Food Science and Technology program say their protein extraction method could help reduce waste. phys.org
• [New] As the impact of climate change becomes more visible in the UK, the risk is that Persuadables will turn to alternative explanations not based in science to cope. Sustainability Beat
• [New] The advent of large-scale quantum computing offers great promise to science and society but brings also significant threats to the global information infrastructure. MarketScreener
• [New] The Burga Lab at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences uncovered a novel gene regulation process, associated with the silencing of selfish genes, that could represent the first step in the evolution of imprinting. ScienceDaily
• By championing health and life sciences, fintech, AI, creative industries and climate tech, London will retain its mantle as a leading destination for new ones. CityAM
• To establish sustainability in all spheres of life and fulfill the ambitious goal of creating a beautiful China, Beijing has launched a centrally orchestrated, non-disruptive and incremental push affecting science, technology, industry, policy making and everyday life. Merics
• To realise the enormous potential of UK science and innovation, initiatives are needed to bridge the gap between research and industry. Earlham Institute
• The UK government published a plan that aims to drive further investment into the SpaceTech sector as part of its goal to make the UK a 'science and tech superpower by 2030'. Shares Magazine
• NSF researchers could begin accessing NVIDIA's resources as early as April to study AI and its applications in areas of science and engineering including physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science and climate science. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• If the Federal Aviation Administration approves, a 21-foot kite will lift a science instrument three miles (5 kilometers) above Texas in an experiment by the University of Hawaii's Shadia Habbal. PBS NewsHour
• The UN General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to stimulate ocean science and knowledge generation with a view to reverse the decline of the state of the ocean system and catalyze new opportunities for sustainable development. IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin
• In South Africa alone, the hydrogen economy could add 3.6% to South Africa's GDP by 2050 and create over 370,000 jobs, as highlighted by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of South Africa at the Hydrogen Council's recent meeting in Johannesburg. Hydrogen Council
• Skill Development and Technology Collaboration - India and EFTA states will cooperate on skill development, vocational training, and technology collaboration in areas of mutual interest, such as earth science, telemedicine, and renewable energy. Bankopedia
• The new Future Fifty aligns itself with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's mission to make the UK a scale-up powerhouse, with Secretary of State Donelan setting a target for the UK to be home to 50% of all unicorn companies across Europe by 2030. Tech Nation
• Backed by £4.5 million funding from Innovate UK and the Office for Life Sciences, RESILIENCE will use VR and mixed reality simulations alongside traditional teaching to help foster a new generation of drug and vaccine manufacturers and enhance the skills of the current workforce. Pharmaphorum
• Post-spin-off, Solventum will be a leading global healthcare company developing, manufacturing, and commercializing a broad portfolio of solutions that leverages deep material science, data science, and digital capabilities to address critical customer and patient needs. Forbes
• While Canada has a well-developed science and technology capability for CANDU CANDU technology across industry, academia and national labs, SMR SMR technologies will require new innovations and research capabilities. Ontario.ca
• As per the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, and Resources, by 2025, there will be 1.5 million metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in demand worldwide, and by 2030, there will be over 3 million metric tonnes. Veye Pty Ltd
• Space is aligned with wider ambitions of becoming a science and technology superpower by 2030, set out in the Science and Technology Framework. GOV.UK
• Researchers at the University of York will receive funding for three Centers of Doctoral Training from the UK's biggest - ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills. University of York
• The University of Bristol is today celebrating nine Centers for Doctoral Training which will equip and nurture engineering and science students, thanks to a nationally-leading £57 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. University of Bristol
• The new Health Care business will be a leading global healthcare company developing, manufacturing, and commercializing a broad portfolio of solutions that leverages deep material science, data science, and digital capabilities to address critical customer and patient needs. 3M Company

Last updated: 15 April 2024