Biomining study could unlock future settlements on other worlds
A UK-led space biomining experiment, which has the potential to provide resources for future space missions, is due to launch on a SpaceX rocket today read more
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Biomining study could unlock future settlements on other worlds
Experiments on the International Space Station have shown that the process of “biomining” will work in microgravity; a discovery that could help the first space settlers gather the minerals they need to build a long-term presence beyond Earth. The Bio… read more
News story: New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands
Lowland peatlands provide some of the country’s most fertile soils, which play a vital role in producing food for our nation. read more
Over half a million people taking part in pioneering COVID-19 research
Over half a million people across the UK have taken part in COVID-19 research Participation has allowed UK-led research to deliver the world’s first effective COVID-19 treatments 4 COVID-19 vaccine trials are currently underway across the UK due to gr… read more
New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands
Robert Caudwell has been announced as the Chair of the Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force – a group tasked with improving the condition of England’s farmed lowland peat. Robert, who currently chairs the Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA), wil… read more