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Commission links recycling infrastructure to industrial resilience
More than 200,000 tonnes of plastic packaging reprocessing capacity have been lost since the end of 2024, a policy commission reports.
The Autumn FST Journal considers climate change, science diplomacy and AI, with guest editorials on thermal energy and the UK space industry.
AMAST will test approaches to responsible antimicrobial use across UK food production, with a ruminant stewardship roadmap scheduled for 15 October.
Sudden stratospheric warmings were linked to a higher likelihood of extreme electricity demand, but do not guarantee surface cold.
A modified window-tint meter tracked leaf water content, but species-specific calibration and reduced reliability in severely dried leaves limit deployment.
The Royal Geographical Society's 50th Explore Weekend brings together researchers and expedition organisers for talks, workshops and practical advice in London on 6-8 November.
Maternal vaccination was linked to around 74% lower RSV-related hospitalisation risk in babies under six months, alongside unequal uptake.
A planned Liverpool laser facility will help researchers investigate processes underlying batteries, hydrogen production and catalysis.
An experimental transplant could offer a future fertility option after childhood treatment, but researchers must first establish whether it produces sperm.
A framework identifies 35 requirements for AI adoption in England’s diabetic eye screening programme, with specialist review retained in its preferred model.
Fewer than 84% of England’s five-year-olds have received both MMR doses, against the WHO’s 95% target.
The proposed eight-year framework links ocean research infrastructure with marine engineering procurement and potential decarbonisation work.
A new report links workforce renewal with the capacity to address oral health inequalities and train future dentists.