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SCI® is a global network of innovators using science to tackle some of the big societal challenges of today, across climate and planet and health and wellness.

SCI Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2026: Outstanding achievements in the spotlight

SCI’s fourth Sustainability & Innovation awards dinner, held on 10th June at the Palace of Westminster, celebrated the essential combination of scientific discovery, entrepreneurial thinking and societal impact.

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Pharma R&D: What's in the pipeline?

The total number of drugs in the global R&D pipeline stands at 22,940, according to a recent analysis by Citeline, slightly lower than in 2025. This represents a 3.92% fall from 2025’s figure and nearly reverses the 4.60% increase seen from 2024 to 2025. Citeline says this is the first time there has been a fall since the mid-1990s.

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Bioeconomy boost as Europe unveils three new initiatives

Advancing plans to support the scaleup of the EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy, the European Commission has launched three initiatives to boost the sector.

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Creating sensor for extreme environments: From deep ocean to nuclear reactors

Gathering useful data – whether from the heart of a nuclear reactor or the bottom of the sea – requires remote sensors and a lot of processing power. Lou Reade reports

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Electrochem 2026

Join us at Electrochem 2026, a long-running conference series which takes place at the University of York this year. The event will feature a series of high-profile plenary lectures and award ceremonies. The event is dedicated to fostering student involvement through talks, poster sessions, and opportunities to interact with world-leading experts in the field.

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We bring our innovation community together through events covering a vast range of topics relating to science and industry. It’s the perfect way to learn, share your knowledge and expand your network.

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Our media team brings you the latest innovations from across the industry and scientific community, as well as keeping you informed on science and industry policy.

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Our publications promote emerging innovations – from the cutting-edge science we publish in our range of academic journals, to our renowned member’s magazine, C&I, plus a host of digital platforms.

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