Switzerland and Sweden top global innovation rankings while the U.S. excels in R&D but trails in infrastructure.

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From cutlery that's now considered crucial to appliances that have revolutionised the way we cook, these genius food inventions were all fiercely mocked when they first appeared.

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Stephen Barnaby, a UHI Institute for Northern Studies student who moved to Thurso as a youngster, shares his research about ...

Scammers often think they’re untouchable, but this one learned a very expensive lesson. After being caught, he was forced to give away a staggering $30,000 — and his reaction was unforgettable. The ...

New research from CPI reveals systemic barriers facing UK MedTech startups and spinouts and calls for coordinated reform across regulation, investment and NHS adoption to unlock innovation and deliver ...

NHS hospitals in England have "failed" to recover a healthcare bill of more than a quarter of a billion pounds for patients ...