Photosynthetic bacteria may help reduce PFAS contamination
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Technology have discovered that widespread photosynthetic bacteria can interact with perfluorooctanoic acid, a highly resistant member of the PFAS family. Researchers discovered that the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris pulls PFOA into its cell membrane, and its behavior changes over time. This discovery provides early insight into how […]
Developing a hospitality workforce for a reinvented industry
Centennial College is preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of an industry experiencing a global resurgence. As social and economic conditions change, one thing remains the same. That means people still want connection, comfort, and compassion. And that’s exactly what the hospitality industry delivers – […]
SUN-DT project targets digital transformation of CSP plants
A major European effort to modernize concentrated solar power (CSP) plants has officially begun, with the SUN-DT project beginning work in October 2025. The project, supported by Horizon Europe and bringing together nine international organizations coordinated by the Spanish National Center for Renewable Energy (CENER), aims to accelerate the digital transition of tower CSP systems […]
Development of cutting-edge quantum-based sensor technology
The QUANTIFISEN Alliance has successfully developed new fiber and quantum-based sensor technologies, further establishing Thuringia as a center for specialized fiber optic technology. Thuringia has a long tradition of developing advanced sensor technology, especially in optical technology. With the support of the RUBIN (Regional Entrepreneurial Alliances for Innovation) funding program, 11 companies and two research […]
UK space industry to receive major boost with £1.7bn ESA investment
The UK’s space industry is set for accelerated growth, innovation and security resilience over the next decade after the UK Government confirmed a £1.7bn funding package for the European Space Agency (ESA) programme. The agreement was finalized at the ESA Ministerial Council Meeting (CM25) in Bremen and is one of the UK’s most significant strategic […]
Pioneering metabolomics research for healthier futures
Having been awarded the ERA Chair in Foodomics, the University of Ljubljana discusses its work in metabolomics research in food and nutrition, addressing challenges in the food industry while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The biotechnical faculty of the University of Ljubljana (UL BF) has been successful in the call for proposals of the European […]
EUUSEW 2026 will focus on clean, safe and competitive energy
The 20th European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be held from 9 to 11 June 2026 under the overarching theme “Clean, Safe and Competitive Energy Union”, the European Commission has announced. EUSEW (Europe’s largest annual gathering focused on renewable energy and efficient energy use), to be held in Brussels and online, will highlight the importance […]
AI is better at predicting breast cancer risk than density monitoring
An image-only artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting five-year breast cancer risk provided stronger and more accurate risk stratification than breast density assessment, according to a new study. Constance Lehman, lead author and professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, said traditional methods of assessing a woman’s breast cancer risk, such as age, family history, […]
Europe calls for prioritizing animal disease prevention
Europe’s leading animal sector organizations are sounding the alarm over the growing burden of animal disease and are calling on the EU to abandon reactive models of crisis management in favor of bold prevention-first strategies. Partners across Europe’s animal sector are calling for an urgent shift in how the EU deals with animal diseases, insisting […]
Efficient aircraft engines could reduce fuel and energy consumption
A research team at Graz University of Technology has developed a new way to improve the efficiency of aircraft engines using an in-house AI-supported model. With its Flightpath 2050 strategy, the European Commission has outlined a framework for the aviation industry to reduce emissions and fuel and energy consumption, requiring more efficient aircraft engines. The […]