Jack Thomas

2 weeks ago | innovationnewsnetwork.com | Jack Thomas

The UK is set to unleash a transformative £86bn investment to accelerate growth in science and technology as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to announce a sweeping funding package in her upcoming Spending Review. Described as a defining moment for Britain’s economic future, the investment will target the country’s fastest-growing sectors – tech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and defence – forming the backbone of a new modern industrial strategy.

2 weeks ago | innovationnewsnetwork.com | Jack Thomas

In a major leap for particle physics, researchers at CERN’s LHCb experiment have achieved a landmark measurement of the Z boson mass – one of the most fundamental parameters in the Standard Model. Using data from proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), this is the first time the Z boson’s mass has been measured with such precision by an LHC experiment.

3 weeks ago | innovationnewsnetwork.com | Jack Thomas

As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, the SERENE project is turning ambition into action. Backed by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, SERENE is demonstrating how smart technologies, community collaboration, and innovative energy management can reshape the way we produce, store, and consume power.

3 weeks ago | innovationnewsnetwork.com | Jack Thomas

The UK has taken a major step forward in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections by releasing its first official guidance for the development and use of phage therapies. Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the document outlines how researchers and pharmaceutical companies can safely bring these virus-based treatments to patients.

3 weeks ago | innovationnewsnetwork.com | Jack Thomas

The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious new strategy to strengthen water resilience across the continent, responding to the growing pressures of climate change and water scarcity. Known as the European Water Resilience Strategy, this comprehensive plan aims to restore the natural water cycle, guarantee access to clean and affordable water, and foster a smart, sustainable and competitive water economy.