Hundreds of worms are being flown to the International Space Station later this year for scientists to understand more about spaceflight-induced muscle loss. The team of scientists from Exeter, Nottingham and Lancaster Universities involved in this pr… read more
The Health Profile for England report covers life expectancy; major causes of death; mortality trends; child health; inequality in health; wider determinants of health; and current health protection issues. Data and evidence contained in Health Profil… read more
£106 million funding boost for research and development in green vehicles, new batteries and low carbon technology PM’s ‘ambitious mission’ to put the UK at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles as part of the modern… read more
Two more sightings of Asian hornets have been confirmed and surveillance activity is underway. read more
The National Bee Unit has called for the public to report any suspected Asian hornets after two further confirmed sightings in Liskeard, Cornwall and Hull, east Yorkshire. At this stage, there is no evidence to suggest the Cornwall and Hull sightings … read more