Question 1

What landmark agreement was signed by the UK Space Agency on June 2, 2026, potentially paving the way for the first person with a physical disability to live and work in space?

Accepted Answer

A memorandum of understanding with US company Vast for potential space station missions.

Question 2

Which UK university collaborated with TrainFX to develop a new AI-powered train monitoring system aimed at reducing overcrowding, a project that won 'AI Tech Innovation of the Year' at the Made in the UK Midlands Awards 2026?

Accepted Answer

Loughborough University

Question 3

Researchers at which UK institution have described for the first time a method of germ resistance coined 'antibody-directed xenophagy' (ADX), involving cells digesting bacteria and viruses from within?

Accepted Answer

Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB)

Question 4

A new drug, daraxonrasib, has shown significant promise in treating advanced pancreatic cancer. Which UK lead investigator is mentioned in connection with the trial results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)?

Accepted Answer

Shivan Sivakumar

Question 5

Which UK university's physicists contributed to a study finding the strongest evidence yet for magnetic activity on exoplanets by measuring wind speeds on seven hot, Jupiter-like planets?

Accepted Answer

University of Oxford

Question 6

The UK government is investing up to £2 billion in quantum technologies. Which of these is a dedicated funding amount for quantum networking as part of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

£125 million

Question 7

A new study from Loughborough University suggests that spending time in natural environments before exercise can boost physical endurance by what percentage compared to an urban industrial setting?

Accepted Answer

7.5%

Question 8

Which UK organisation's Chief Scientist, Dave Stone, was recognised on the ENDS Report Power List 2026 for his impact on environmental professionals?

Accepted Answer

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

Question 9

What type of catalyst are researchers at the University of Birmingham developing for a breakthrough hydrogen-production method that uses waste heat?

Accepted Answer

Perovskite-based catalyst

Question 10

The TRANSFORM prostate cancer screening trial, which is being expanded to invite all eligible Black men in the UK, is jointly funded by Prostate Cancer UK and which other major research funding body?

Accepted Answer

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

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