P&SC Chair

Sam Carling MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 27th October 2025.
Sam is the Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire

P&SC Chair

Sam Carling MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 27th October 2025.
Sam is the Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire

Next Meeting:

Monday 9th March 2026, 5.00pm
Online Webinar
“Unlocking the Potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Harnessing technology development, regulatory innovation and ethical considerations to support economic growth.”

In partnership with the Hazards Forum

Monday 9th March 2026, 5.00pm
Online Webinar
“Unlocking the Potential of Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Harnessing technology development, regulatory innovation and ethical considerations to support economic growth.”

In partnership with the Hazards Forum

Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5.15pm
(Topic to be confirmed)
In partnership with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics

Tuesday 9th June 2026
(Topic to be confirmed)
In partnership with the Physiological Society

Tuesday 30th June 2026
Annual Lunch in the House of Lords

Tuesday 8th September 2026, 5.15pm
(Topic to be confirmed)
In partnership with the Photonics Leadership Group

Tuesday 13th October 2026, 5.15pm
Details to follow

Monday 2nd November 2026, 5.15pm
(Topic to be confirmed)
In partnership with the British Pharmacological Society

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Royal Society of Chemistry Launches £50,000 Emerging Technologies Competition 2026

Applications are now open for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, offering a £50,000 prize fund and expert industry support to accelerate chemistry-led solutions in energy, health, environment and enabling technologies.
February 23, 2026/by pscadmin

Improving Soil Health in the UK: A Unified, Science-Led Policy Framework

Healthy soil underpins food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. A new policy report calls for a unified UK-wide definition of soil health, improved biological monitoring tools, and stronger collaboration to secure the future of our land.
February 17, 2026/by pscadmin

UK’s First Green Ammonia Plant Prototype Launches to Tackle Clean Energy Storage

A pioneering green ammonia prototype plant has gone live in the UK, offering a breakthrough method to store and release renewable energy without carbon emissions. The facility marks a key milestone in clean energy technology and could help balance the UK's future power grid.
December 16, 2025/by pscadmin

Science in Parliament Winter 2025

December 9, 2025/by pscadmin

Navigating the Future: NOC’s 2025–2035 Strategy for Ocean Science and Innovation

The National Oceanography Centre’s bold new strategy for 2025–2035 charts a decade of innovation in marine science and technology. Discover how NOC plans to drive ocean discovery, climate resilience, and sustainable maritime growth on a global scale.
December 9, 2025/by pscadmin

Mathematics and Sustainability: Reflections on the First IMA Climate-Focused Meeting

The IMA’s first meeting on “Mathematics for Climate, Environment and Sustainability” brought together experts from academia, industry and government to discuss the pivotal role of mathematics in tackling global environmental challenges. Read the full event summary and access the official report and recordings.
November 18, 2025/by pscadmin

Harwell Quantum Cluster: Powering the UK’s Quantum Leap

The Harwell Quantum Cluster is transforming the UK’s quantum capabilities from cutting-edge research into real-world impact. With major investment partnerships and a robust national infrastructure, Harwell is where science meets scale—and the UK meets its quantum future.
November 18, 2025/by pscadmin

Common Antibiotic Linked to Lower Schizophrenia Risk in Adolescents, Study Finds

A commonly used antibiotic, doxycycline, could reduce the risk of schizophrenia in adolescents, a new study reveals. The research opens promising possibilities for repurposing existing medications to prevent severe mental illness.
November 6, 2025/by pscadmin

ARDS Survivors Face Long-Term Immune Dysfunction: Hypoxia Reprograms Neutrophils for Months

New research reveals that surviving ARDS comes with a hidden cost: months of weakened immune function caused by oxygen deprivation that physically alters infection-fighting cells. This discovery could transform how we care for critically ill patients during recovery.
October 29, 2025/by pscadmin

Science in Parliament Autumn 2025

October 9, 2025/by pscadmin

Youth Voices Shape Future of UK’s Nuclear Waste Management

How do young people feel about the UK’s nuclear waste plans? A groundbreaking Youth Forum has brought fresh voices to the table, challenging assumptions and helping shape a safer, more inclusive approach to radioactive waste disposal.
September 19, 2025/by PSC

Cruising for Clues: Tracking Arctic Invasive Species with eDNA

Scientists aboard a research cruise in the Arctic are using cutting-edge eDNA technology to detect invasive species before they take hold. As shipping and tourism increase in the region, this early-warning approach could be vital for protecting fragile polar ecosystems
September 19, 2025/by PSC
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