Science and Innovation

Science and Innovation

Latest science and innovation stories, updates and analysis from The Real News Journal.

Researchers in lab coats analyze robotic equipment for technological advancement.
Science and Innovation

British Firm Automata Technologies Advances AI-Ready Labs for Scientific Discovery

London-based Automata Technologies is transforming life sciences laboratories with integrated automation infrastructure, enabling faster scientific discovery and preparing for the wider application of artificial intelligence. Their approach aims to overcome limitations of traditional manual and disconnected automated lab processes.

By Jack Douglas | 23 September 2026
Close-up of a surgeon's hands performing an intricate procedure in the operating room.
Science and Innovation

Scientists Uncover Hidden Immune Signal Key to Spinal Cord Regeneration

New research has revealed that a specific subgroup of immune cells, previously seen as mere 'cleanup crew', play a critical role in coordinating the regenerative process after spinal cord injury, a discovery that could inform future human treatments.

By Brad Burgess | 9 September 2026