Europe strengthens global Earth observation partnership
EUMETSAT is deepening its global influence in Earth observation with three new international agreements aimed at accelerating scientific innovation and securing the flow of vital satellite data. New agreements were signed with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the UK’s National Center for Earth Observation (NCEO), as well as a new partnership with China’s National […]
mRNA therapy may fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have reported early success with a new mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. The findings show that in preclinical studies using mouse and human lung tissue in the lab, the treatment slowed the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, enhanced immune cell activity, and reduced lung […]
NASA telescope may reveal first direct evidence of dark matter
After decades of speculation and indirect clues, scientists may finally be closing in on one of the universe’s deepest mysteries: dark matter. New analysis from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope suggests that the elusive material long believed to bind galaxies together may finally be making its presence known through subtle but unmistakable signals. If confirmed, […]
Researchers discover source of PFAS contamination in North Carolina
Duke University researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about the source of high levels of PFAS contamination in water sources in North Carolina’s Piedmont region. By sampling and analyzing sewage in and around Burlington, researchers traced the source of the PFAS contamination to a local textile manufacturing plant. The source remained hidden for years because […]
NHS rolls out CAR-T therapy for malignant leukemia
Patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the UK will receive a breakthrough CAR-T therapy on the NHS that has made a difference in clinical trials. This personalized treatment, known as obe-cel (obecabtagene autoleucel), reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to attack cancer, offering hope for remission when conventional treatments fail. Obe-cel, also known as […]
EU plans €51 million ‘Choose Europe’ recruitment for researchers in 2027
The ‘Choose Europe’ initiative, which is currently being piloted, will be extended to 2027 with a doubling of the budget, a draft plan shows. The European Commission will begin funding €51.25 million in 2027 as part of its “Choose Europe” initiative to make the continent a more attractive place to pursue a career in research. […]
Extracting chitin using microbial co-culture fermentation
The X-Food Research Laboratory uses co-culture fermentation as a platform to develop environmentally friendly packaging materials. When crustaceans such as lobsters, shrimp, and crabs are processed for human consumption, approximately 45-60% of their total mass becomes waste. Furthermore, only a portion of this waste is used as animal feed or fertilizer, and the rest is […]
Genesis Mission launches new era of AI computing in the US
The United States has launched a wide-ranging federal initiative aimed at redefining the nation’s scientific and technological future. The new mandate, known as the Genesis Mission, is framed as one of the most ambitious U.S. research efforts in decades rooted in the accelerating power of AI computing. The mission, announced in a White House executive […]
How the Netherlands built a big tent for cellular agriculture
Cellular Agriculture Netherlands (CAN) explains how the Netherlands is leading the way in innovation in cellular agriculture and urges Europe to pay attention to enabling the cellular agriculture ecosystem to flourish. The next leap forward in Europe’s food resilience will not come from one moonshot lab or one unicorn. It’s a collaborative ecosystem of education, […]
Discuss Australia’s future relationship with Horizon Europe
As a prominent Australian senior researcher with an excellent international reputation and a strong track record in major EU projects, what do you think about the potential partnership between Australia and Horizon Europe? Australia must move forward with its partnership with Horizon Europe. This is not just optional. As Australia reaches a pivotal moment in […]