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STFC details outcomes for future physics projects: 7/29/2026 8:33:40 AM; The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has set out how its prioritisation programme will affect the research projects in its Particle Physics, Astronomy and Nuclear Physics (PPAN) portfolio.
The Business School no one is talking about: New Depop research finds resale builds skills employers want: 7/29/2026 5:13:36 AM; Before landing their first graduate role, many young Americans are already gaining practical business experience through online resale. They’re pricing products, negotiating with customers, creating marketing campaigns, managing inventory, building brands and growing audiences, all while earning money through selling online.
Quantum sensing: From the inner workings of cells to the outer limits of the universe: 7/22/2026 9:55:17 AM; The bottom line • Quantum sensors exploit properties of matter at the smallest scales — like those of electrons and atoms — to measure quantities such as temperature, distance and magnetic fields with unprecedented sensitivity and precision.
Changes to government science department: 7/21/2026 12:45:09 PM; The new Prime Minister has merged the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology into a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors: 7/20/2026 1:41:55 PM; A physician and neuroscientist who studies how anesthesia affects the brain; a leader in aerospace engineering, policy, and education; and the founding head of MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering have been awarded MIT’s highest faculty honor: the title of Institute Professor.
NSF awards 12 new Regional Innovation Engines to fuel research, jobs and economic growth nationwide: 7/20/2026 9:41:40 AM; The U.S. National Science Foundation announced it awarded the newest NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards to 12 U.S. teams across 20 states.
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat: 7/13/2026 10:11:12 AM; Infrared cameras can be used to spot useful information that our eyes can’t see, such as gases escaping from a pipeline, chemicals in the atmosphere, or heat leaking from a building.
NSF launches Project Triad to advance quantum technology for real-world applications: 7/13/2026 10:02:04 AM; The U.S. National Science Foundation announced Project Triad, a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate quantum sensing, quantum networking and quantum computing into a single operational system.
Interdisciplinary APEX Awards 2026 announced and 2027 round now open: 7/1/2026 10:00:08 AM; Six brilliant researchers have been awarded funding in the 2026 round of the APEX awards. The grants, which promote collaboration across science, engineering, social sciences and humanities, are jointly awarded by the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society, with the generous support of the Leverhulme Trust.
Burberry announces partnership with Leeds Beckett University to support young fashion talent: 7/1/2026 3:49:59 AM; Building on the success of a pilot programme launched in 2024, the partnership formalises a growing relationship between Burberry and Leeds Beckett University, creating new opportunities for students to gain industry insight and develop the skills needed to thrive in the creative sector.
Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge: 6/30/2026 2:12:26 AM; The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus …