Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, UKSHA warns
According to national surveillance data published by the UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the total number of antibiotic-resistant infections in 2024 will be an average of nearly 400 new reported cases per week. Alarmingly, the estimated number of deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections also increased from 2,041 in 2023 to 2,379 in 2024, an increase […]
Anglesey builds Britain’s first small modular nuclear reactor
The future of North Wales’ energy landscape has received a major boost as the Prime Minister confirmed the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR) will be installed at Wylfa on Anglesey. The announcement is a historic step for the region, with the promise of thousands of new jobs, billions of pounds of investment and a […]
How plasma technology is reshaping textiles
Cold plasma technology is revolutionising textile manufacturing, offering sustainable surface modifications that traditional chemical processes cannot achieve. The textile industry faces an urgent sustainability crisis. Traditional finishing processes consume vast quantities of water, use hazardous chemicals, and require energy-intensive operations that contribute significantly to industrial pollution. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, the […]
Recyclable cellulose coating for sustainable packaging
The Films for Future (F3) project aims to eliminate packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based coatings. Launched in 2022, the F3 project is a collaboration between Finland’s VTT Technology Research Center, LUT University and 34 industry partners innovating sustainable packaging. Figure 1: VTT cellulose film pilot line in Biolkki Espoo, Finland. This initiative, funded by the […]
Investigation of AMR in wastewater
Dr. Amy Pruden and her team, who conduct integrative research on antimicrobial resistance in wastewater, emphasize the One Health approach and the use of wastewater monitoring to link antibiotic prescribing to resistance genes. Over the past year, Dr. Amy Pruden, Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, and her colleagues have advanced […]
Autonomous flying ships for a sustainable future
AIRSHIP is an ambitious project developing autonomous, electric ground-effect craft for efficient and sustainable water-based cargo transport. The idea of using the aerodynamic ground effect for transportation has been explored since the early years of aviation. When flying close to a surface, typically less than half a wingspan above it, the interaction between the wing […]
EPA proposes smarter PFAS reporting rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to simplify its rules for reporting PFAS, with the goal of striking a balance between protecting public health and reducing the burden on businesses. The agency’s new proposal under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) aims to make reporting requirements more practical, eliminate duplicate submissions, and focus […]
Millennials are most at risk of not getting cervical cancer screening
New research from Roche shows that 31% of eligible millennials have postponed or missed their cervical cancer screening appointment, which is 27% higher than the average for all age groups. The findings are based on a survey of 5,518 Internet users aged 16 to 64, conducted by GWI in six European countries and commissioned by […]
Boost results with AI implementation
Trent University Durham GTA puts people at the center of Canada’s artificial intelligence future. One lesson, one collaboration, one breakthrough at a time. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be built on code, but it is driven by human decisions. Every dataset reflects the choices, biases, and intentions of the people behind the machines, and every application […]
CERN Council supports next steps for future circular collider
CERN has taken an important step towards the next frontier in particle physics with a review of the feasibility study of the proposed future Circular Collider (FCC). At a dedicated meeting on November 6-7, 2025, Council representatives from Member and Associate Member States reviewed multi-year studies and confirmed that the FCC is technically viable and […]