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• [New] HealthKois plans to invest between $7 million and $25 million in early growth-stage companies across sectors such as healthtech, medtech, life sciences, healthcare delivery, and climate health. Yourstory
• [New] Sectors such as life sciences and clean technology are gaining traction, reflecting a broader shift in investment priorities amid global political risks and economic uncertainty. Crowdfund Insider
• [New] For life sciences the UK government is hoping that, by 2030, the UK will be the leading life sciences economy in Europe; and by 2035, the third most important life sciences economy globally, after the US and China. Chemistry World
• [New] An investment of £1bn (US$1.35bn) will focus on eight sectors where the UK holds competitive advantages, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies and life sciences. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] On access to finance, the British Business Bank's capacity will rise to £25.6bn, including £4bn specifically targeted at eight high-growth sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital, and life sciences. Edie
• [New] A further £520 million will be provided for life sciences manufacturing over the Spending Review period, supporting the UK's research and development strengths and enhancing resilience to future health emergencies. Cogent Skills
• In a groundbreaking study that challenges long-held scientific beliefs, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated that quasicrystals, once thought to be mere anomalies, are stable structures with the potential to revolutionize material science. Sustainability Times
• Science within the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area provides a critical advantage in addressing public safety, infrastructure, and security issues surrounding natural disasters and changing landscapes, strengthening America's ability to be a hazard ready Nation. USGS
• The Science Museum is now fully open to the public, offering an inspiring space where citizens - especially young people - can explore cutting-edge technologies and envision Ethiopia's future through science. Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C
• American think tank Institute for Science and International Security estimated Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one nuclear bomb within a week and accumulate enough for seven within a month. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• In the next five years, Pasqal's QPUs are expected to revolutionize fields like materials sciences or pharmaceutical drug discovery via quantum simulation and quantum-enhanced graph machine learning, among others. PASQAL
• The upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan will simplify clinical trials regulation and boost investment in genomics and cutting-edge technologies - strengthening the UK's global leadership and accelerating innovation. CBI
• The Life Sciences Sector plan will be published later this month, as part of the Industrial Strategy, setting out measures to strengthen the UK's global leadership in clinical genomics, boost the UK's clinical trials offer, streamline regulation and encourage investment in cutting-edge technologies. GOV.UK
• A federal action plan could solidify U.S. dominance in AI, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy aims to outline policy priorities for advancing innovation and avoiding over-regulation that could stifle industry development. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• Mirroring science and technology research trajectories in China, quantum technology is an area in which Nagashima feels the UK and Japan could collaborate. Asian Military Review
• The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has teamed up with commercial insurer FM in a research initiative aimed at addressing cyber and climate risks, reflecting an ongoing strategy in Europe to mobilise public research capabilities to support industry resilience. Insurance Business
• Research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries will receive new funding as part of an £86 billion package for science and technology set to be announced in next week's spending review. Border Telegraph
• New drug treatments, longer-lasting batteries and developing artificial intelligence are among research projects that will receive funding as part of an £86bn government investment into science and technology. The Guardian
• Xi Jinping is taking advantage of Russia's isolation to gain more opportunities to exploit Russia's extensive Arctic coastline, absorb its energy and mineral resources, develop its polar science and technological capabilities, and expand its military reach. The Sunday Guardian Live
• Policy Threatens Global Science Collaborations One of the studies threatened by a new administration policy regarding international research is focused on prolonging the lives of women with the most common kind of breast cancer. KFF Health News
• In the new era of generative AI, PAKDD 2025 expects to see substantial submissions on generative AI, large language models, human-like AI, and data science for robotics including humanoid robots, and metaverse technologies. PAKDD 2025
• The Global Talent visa will be expanded, particularly for high-growth sectors such as AI, life sciences, and innovation. The Indian Express
• The field of data science will undergo monumental changes throughout 2025, with June becoming a pivotal turning point in hiring trends, evolving skill demands, and salary structures. Boston Institute of Analytics

Last updated: 30 June 2025