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Apr 23, 2026
UK Research and Innovation has announced major changes to grant funding, with pauses and cuts affecting medical, biological and physical research. The uncertainty has raised concern over curiosity-driven research, staffing and the system’s tolerance for failure.
Mar 25, 2026
New research challenges the theory that ketamine's psychedelic effects drive its therapeutic benefits for alcohol use disorder. A study of 96 participants found no link between ketamine's psychoactive experiences and improved abstinence rates. The findings suggest other mechanisms, such as brain network alterations, may explain ketamine's effectiveness in treating addiction.
Mar 18, 2026
Research communities in the US and UK face funding disruptions as governments demand greater alignment with national priorities. UKRI has paused grant programs while early-career researchers advocate for increased NIH funding.
