Expanding all-solid-state battery manufacturing to Europe
The SOLiD project is developing next-generation lithium metal batteries that combine safety, performance and recyclability for Europe’s clean energy future. Few technologies are as essential and under scrutiny as batteries on the path to a climate-neutral future. Batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (EVs), are at the heart of the energy transition. […]
A PFAS-free future is possible
Join us on November 20th in Barcelona for the final event of European Project ZeroF and explore Europe’s progress towards a PFAS-free and sustainable future in packaging and textiles. Every day, we use seemingly ordinary materials like coffee cups, food wrappers, rain jackets, and nonstick cookware. What most people don’t see is that they are […]
Williamtown’s PFAS levels impact men’s reproductive health
New research from the University of Newcastle has revealed that PFAS levels matching those found in the Williamtown contaminated area can significantly alter the reproductive health of male animals. In this preclinical study, subjects were exposed to PFAS-contaminated water at concentrations that reflected real-world environmental exposures in the Williamtown region of New South Wales. This […]
Black hole merger shakes up astrophysics
In a major leap forward in astrophysics, the international LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration announced the detection of two unusual black hole merger events, each revealing rare and puzzling spin properties. These cosmic collisions, detected in October and November 2024, have given scientists new insights into how the most extreme objects in the universe form and evolve, and […]
Cameco and Brookfield sign $80 billion deal with U.S. to upgrade Westinghouse reactor
Cameco Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management announced a groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce to accelerate the deployment of Westinghouse nuclear reactors across the United States and around the world. The move represents one of the most significant commitments to nuclear energy development in decades, potentially unlocking more than US$80 billion for new […]
Scale Up Europe Fund boosts technology leadership across the continent
The European Commission has established the Scale Up Europe Fund, which will invest in promising companies developing strategic deep technology ideas in collaboration with leading private investors from across the continent. By working with these potential founding investors, the European Commission will advance the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, which aims to build a dynamic […]
NHS launches AI tool to speed up prostate cancer diagnosis
The NHS plans to trial an AI-powered ‘one-day diagnosis’ service for prostate cancer, which could significantly reduce the time it takes for men to receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. The new system, supported by NHS England, uses AI to analyze MRI scans within minutes, potentially cutting waiting times by weeks and enabling faster treatment. The […]
Study finds smart heat pumps could reduce system pressure
Smart heat pumps could help balance demand on the electricity grid, keep homes warmer and reduce pressure on the electricity grid, according to a UK study. The study tested how households using smart heat pumps can automatically adjust their usage to balance the grid during peak demand. The study also found that these smart pumps […]
Short-chain PFAS detected in blood of Wilmington residents
A new study from North Carolina State University found high levels of short-chain PFAS in blood samples taken from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, between 2010 and 2016. Two very short-chain PFAS, perfluoromethoxyacetic acid (PFMOAA) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), were detected at high levels in nearly all samples. By contrast, GenX, the chemical that sparked […]
America unveils Discovery and Lux AI supercomputers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Discovery and Lux, two breakthrough AI supercomputers that promise to advance America’s leadership in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and scientific discovery. The supercomputing system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is poised to redefine the boundaries of scientific research, national security, and technological innovation. By combining unprecedented computing […]