World’s first digital suite powers UK tritium fuel cycle training
The world’s first tritium fuel cycle virtual control room has been installed at UKAEA’s Culham campus to train technicians in the handling and management of tritium. This cements the UK Atomic Energy Agency’s reputation as a world leader in the use of digital platforms for training, research and development, which extends to tritium fuel cycle […]
Scenario 2040 study charts the future of EU agriculture
The future of EU agriculture is under new scrutiny as the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC) publishes Scenario 2040, a forward-looking analysis that explores how different policy choices could reshape Europe’s agricultural sector. This study provides a data-driven investigation into how alternatives under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could impact productivity, trade, employment and […]
Why Earth Observation Needs a “Cocktail” Revolution
A “cocktail” approach to Earth observation has the potential to integrate diverse data from multiple providers to quickly and affordably provide actionable intelligence for effective decision-making across a variety of sectors. The Earth Observation (EO) sector’s basic model of selling high-cost, single-source imagery is no longer sustainable. The traditional EO market, built on the premise […]
Transforming the power grid with DC power
The Shift2DC project, led by INESC-ID, is working to overhaul the power system with direct current solutions. Although direct current (DC) powers many modern technologies essential to today’s world, such as solar cells, batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and computers, the electrical grid itself is primarily powered by alternating current (AC). Aiming to transform the way […]
Europe faces $120 billion nuclear decommissioning wave
Europe is entering an unprecedented era of nuclear decommissioning, as aging nuclear reactors, oil and gas facilities, and early renewable energy projects reach the end of their useful lives. With more than 130 nuclear facilities scheduled for demolition and billions in contracts already in the pipeline, the region faces a decades-long challenge to reshape its […]
Rising to the challenge with proactive, proportionate and holistic solutions
The scale of PFAS contamination is a complex emerging issue, but there are holistic solutions to rise to the challenge. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of emerging contaminants with unique properties that have become one of the defining technical and societal challenges of this generation. They are a broad class of synthetic […]
Malta’s growing resilient semiconductor ecosystem
George Gregory, CEO of Malta Enterprise, examines Malta’s semiconductor landscape and discusses the government’s strategy, challenges faced and solutions put in place to ensure the sector’s growth and competitiveness in a dynamic global market. As global demand for semiconductor technology continues to soar, Malta is establishing itself as a key player in this important industry. […]
RSPCA calls for greater transparency in animal testing
The number of animals used in UK laboratories has fallen again, to the lowest figure in more than 20 years. According to the latest government statistics, 2.64 million scientific procedures involving animals will be carried out in 2024, down slightly from 2.67 million in 2023. The RSPCA welcomes this continued decline, but warns that the […]
Awab law is enforced to protect tenants
The first stage of the Awabe Act comes into force today, meaning millions of social housing tenants across England will be protected by tougher new housing safety rules. This landmark legislation forces social landlords to take swift and decisive action against unsafe living conditions, and the move has been hailed as a major step forward […]
Innovation for a safer food future
The Canadian Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph is at the forefront of global efforts to secure food supplies and protect public health through cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration. As food systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, rigorous, science-based food safety measures are more important than ever. The Canadian Institute for […]