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09/09/2026

From understanding Venus’s atmosphere and tracking the world’s glaciers to predicting famine, cooling our cities and preventing potholes — our September eNews explores research with real-world potential.

Plus, discover the latest in soft robotics and the science behind how flowers control pollen release.

Read the latest edition below 👇
https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

07/07/2026

📰 What were our most popular news stories in June? From robots that live on the seabed to a fish-inspired sensor that "listens" to lab-grown heart tissue, this month's top science stories cover a lot of ground!

Also featured: how women shaped modern architecture, new archaeology techniques for uncovering the past, why healthy eating costs vary so much across the US, and a nano-printing breakthrough that can print circuits onto leaves, fruit, and car parts.

We were also honored to support this year's ABSW Awards, celebrating the science communicators and journalists who help bring stories like these to life.

https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

04/06/2026

Our June newsletter is now available!

Discover groundbreaking research, from smarter cancer treatments that target energy supply to innovations in next-generation technology design.

Delve into questions about extraterrestrial life and how DNA "fingerprints" can enhance personalized mental health care. Plus, an open-access journal makes planetary science more accessible than ever!

Plus, discover the research behind our image of the month and how non-native plants may be quietly messing with butterfly reproduction.

Check it out: https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

16/04/2026

Our April newsletter is now available.

Explore fascinating research on Tinder photos, our ancient ancestors, and the interplay of humans, nature, and technology.

This month's Top 5 examines age's influence on online presence, Europe’s food safety focus, and a sustainable revival in energy storage. Plus: new insights on Northern lakes and game-changing fossil finds.

Our Editor’s Choice features an astrophysics study revealing unexpected cosmic expansion rates, published by Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP)

Don’t miss our Image of the Month by Wien showcasing the female Galápagos yellow warbler redefining birdsong!

https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

06/03/2026

Our March eNewsletter is now available.

Inside the newsletter:
🔹 Building island resilience while protecting ecosystems through the COST SMILE network
🔹 New research identifying USP30-AS1 as a key regulator in breast cancer proliferation
🔹 A preview of ESTRO 2026, the largest congress yet for radiotherapy and oncology research
🔹 A new AI method that could transform the diagnosis and monitoring of brain tumours
🔹 The Future of Equality, exploring the moral case for long-term thinking in public policy

⭐ Editor’s Choice: Research showing that the colour of a concert hall can influence how we perceive sound.

📸 Image of the Month: Cleaner wrasse fish demonstrating surprising levels of intelligence.

👉 Read the full newsletter to explore all the stories: https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

28/01/2026

Time is running out!

As this year's Media Partner we want to remind you not to miss out on submitting your entry for the ABSW awards.

The deadline is 31st January.

https://zurl.co/fsqnj

Here's what you can enter:

🎤 All formats
🔹 News Item of the Year
🔹 Investigative Journalism Award
🔹 Newcomer of the Year
🔹 And more!

📰💻 Print/Online only
- Feature Awards & Opinion Piece

Plus, The Lifetime Achievement Award - the ABSW's most prestigious award - is based on nominations from ABSW members 🌟

https://zurl.co/tYMAW

08/01/2026

Welcome to this month's eNews!

Dive into January’s edition of eNews as we kick off 2026 with December's research highlights.

From protecting premature babies' hearing in incubators to AI revealing the dark genome's secrets, our top 5 stories showcase innovative science tackling health and genetics.

Our Editor’s choice reveals how Old Masters like Theodor Rombouts subtly guide our gaze through eye-tracking studies—blending art history with psychology for fresh insights.

In our image of the month, meet the critically endangered Thismia selangorensis—the rare "fairy lantern" plant from Malaysia that survives without sunlight thanks to its fungal companion. Only about 20 wild individuals remain!

https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

06/01/2026

We’re proud to be media partners for the ABSW Awards again this year.

Entries are now open, and we’re looking forward to celebrating outstanding work across the industry.

https://www.absw.org.uk/pages/absw-awards-2026-open-to-entry-January-2026

📢Entries officially open... 🔗 https://zurl.co/fsqnj

Categories available for self-entry 👇

🎤All formats
🔹News Item of the Year
🔹 News Analysis of the Year
🔹 Steve Connor Award for Investigative Journalism
🔹 Research Policy or Funding Story of the Year
🔹 Newcomer of the Year - supported by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
🔹 The Dr Katharine Giles Award for best new academic voice - supported by the Dr Katharine Giles Fund

📰💻Print/Online only
🔹 Feature of the Year: general audience
🔹 Feature of the Year: specialist audience
🔹 Opinion Piece/Editorial of the Year

❕Format specific awards
🎧 The Royal Society Audio Award - supported by The Royal Society
🎥 Video of the Year

⚠️In 2026, the ABSW is offering one Award by nomination only. The Lifetime Achievement Award - our most prestigious award - is based on nominations from ABSW members 👉 https://zurl.co/tYMAW


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17/12/2025

Welcome to this month's eNews!

November showcased a wealth of global research breakthroughs, including a pioneering distributed AI platform from the University of Osaka and NEC. ERC Synergy Grants are now fueling the innovative work of researchers at the University of Freiburg in energy, health, and history fields.

Additionally, advancements in plastic recycling techniques and AI-driven crop disease diagnostics emerged. Research into healthcare within prisons also gained attention for its societal relevance.

Our Editor’s Choice features compelling evidence that could signify the first direct detection of dark matter.

The Image of the Month provides fascinating insights into the powerful forces behind dazzling auroral storms

https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News

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17/10/2025

This eNews, check out our Top stories from September, highlighting innovative agriculture in Malawi, vital drug safety research, and notable European achievements.

Don't miss our Editor's Choice on the spinal cord's surprising role in sexual behavior.

Plus, take a look at our image of the month.

https://www.alphagalileo.org/en-gb/AlphaGalileo/AlphaGalileo-News