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UK Cancer Death Rates Down To Their Lowest Level On Record

Cancer death rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, 29% down from when they peaked in 1989, according to latest data.

Targeted Radiotherapy Injection Shrinks Treatment-resistant Prostate Cancer Tumours In Early Clinical Trial

A new drug for prostate cancer, which delivers a precisely targeted dose of radiation to cancer cells, can keep cancer at bay, a phase I trial reports. The ‘search and destroy’ treatment shrank tumours or halted their growth in 83 per cent of patients.

British Research Expertise To Deliver Faster Cancer Diagnosis And Cleaner Energy

Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials.

‘Smart Jab’ Shows Promise In Treating Advanced Head And Neck Cancer

A new type of cancer treatment which is given via an injection under the skin has shown early signs of success in patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

Researchers Open AI’s “Black Box” And Learn How To Control It

Modern artificial intelligence systems are often described as “black boxes.” They can produce impressive results, but even their creators often do not fully understand how these systems internally process information or arrive at their decisions. This lack of transparency raises concerns about safety, reliability, and control.

Solar Power Surged In The US In 2025, Overtaking Hydropower For The First Time

Solar power expanded rapidly in the United States in 2025, growing by more than 35 percent compared with the previous year and surpassing hydropower to become the country’s largest source of renewable electricity for the first time.

Engineered Immune Cells Eliminate Solid Tumors In Mice

Researchers have created a new type of engineered immune cell capable of completely eliminating solid tumors in mice, offering a promising step forward in cancer immunotherapy.

Why AI Can Be Brilliant One Moment And Fail The Next

Artificial intelligence often produces impressive results, solving complex problems, writing code, or analyzing data at a level that rivals human experts. Yet the same systems can suddenly make simple mistakes that seem obvious to people.

Seismic Sensors Can Track Falling Space Junk Through Sonic Booms

Scientists have discovered that earthquake monitoring systems can be used to track space debris as it falls back to Earth. The method relies on detecting the sonic booms created when objects reenter the atmosphere at extremely high speeds.

New Device Records Brain-Like Waves In Lab-Grown “Mini Brains”

Scientists have developed a device capable of detecting brain-like electrical activity in lab-grown “mini brains,” providing a new way to study early human brain development and neurological disorders.

UCL Cancer Researcher Wins International Prize For Pioneering Tumour Work

Professor Charles Swanton (UCL Cancer Institute) has been awarded the 2026 Sjöberg Prize for his groundbreaking work on how tumours evolve.

Cat Cancer Study Reveals Targets For Human Drugs

A major international study has discovered genetic similarities between cancers in cats and humans, potentially helping to inform future drugs that could benefit both species.