Which European universities and countries file the most patent applications?
A new report by the European Patent Observatory (EPO) shows that patent submissions across the continent are concentrated in just a few places.
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New vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus to be trialled in UK
A world-first vaccine for the vomiting bug norovirus is being trialled in the UK, with the hope it could cut the “burden on the NHS”, the Health Secretary has said. The new mRNA vaccine from Moderna will enter final stages of testing within the next two weeks, with results so far showing it creates a “strong immune response”.
Green space in cities helps mitigate health effects of extreme heat, study finds
Green spaces in cities aren’t just nice to look at – they can also help protect our health, according to a new study spanning seven countries across the world.
What's stopping more women and girls from playing hockey? Canadian sports body has some answers
Hockey Canada has identified some of the challenges it faces in reaching its goal of having more than 170,000 girls and women playing hockey in Canada by 2030.
Sources - Trey Murphy, Pelicans agree to 4-year, $112M deal - ESPN
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III has agreed to a four-year, $112 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.
Amazon's EU lobbying spend hits €5M - nearly double its reported figures
US tech company Amazon has adjusted its declared annual EU lobby spend for last year following complaints by NGOs, bumping the figure to €5m from the €2.75m it had previously declared in the official record-keeper, the Transparency Register.
Live. Climate Now Debate: How are greenhouse gas emissions monitored?
In this week’s Climate Now debate, we will delve into how greenhouse gas emissions are monitored and why it is important to measure sources in the push for net zero.
Who has the most competitive tax system in Europe?
Estonia has the most competitive tax code in Europe – and the UK and Germany are surging while Italy stays in the doldrums, research by the Tax Foundation has found.