Thermo Fisher launches Orbitrap Exploris EFOX to transform food safety testing amid PFAS concerns
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Orbitrap Exploris™ EFOX mass detector, the first high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) Orbitrap system designed specifically for food safety testing and environmental analysis. A new platform designed to tackle global pollution challenges allows laboratories to identify and quantify contaminants such as PFAS, pesticides, and other emerging toxins with unprecedented precision. As […]
Many small bots, big impact
Ellie Gabel details how swarm robotics, small, coordinated robots that are flexible, scalable, and resilient, is revolutionizing automation. Machines didn’t have to be monolithic to be powerful. Rather than one towering robot replacing an entire factory, progress is coming in the form of many modest, specialized actors. This distributed model trades flexibility for single point […]
Global study highlights inequalities in cancer treatment for women
A study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), only one in five cancers in women is diagnosed at an early stage. Early diagnosis rates for female cancers, including breast and cervical cancer, are higher in high-income countries (HICs), reaching one in three women. For […]
Egypt joins the Horizon Europe program
Egypt becomes the second country in Africa to officially join the Horizon Europe program, marking a historic step in the country’s research and innovation ambitions. The agreement, signed during the EU-Egypt summit in Brussels, opens new opportunities for Egyptian researchers, universities and innovators to collaborate with European researchers through Horizon Europe on an equal footing […]
Recycling of chemical plastics has reached an all-time high, according to a new report
Innovation in chemical plastics recycling is at an all-time peak, according to a new industry report from Appleyard Lees. There were a total of 794 patent applications related to chemical plastics recycling in 2023, an increase of more than 6% compared to 2022 (up from 746), but more than double the patent activity five years […]
Groundbreaking pen deal between UK and OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption
A new agreement between the UK Ministry of Justice and OpenAI will change the way UK businesses deploy artificial intelligence. The agreement, announced by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at OpenAI’s Frontiers Conference, will allow OpenAI’s business customers to host their data on servers located in the UK for the first time, strengthening data sovereignty […]
Moss Parker’s Proven PFAS Contamination Solution
How one company is leading the global effort to eliminate PFAS contamination at the molecular level. PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as one of the most persistent and pervasive environmental contaminants of the 21st century. PFAS compounds are found in industrial wastewater, firefighting foams, landfills, and even drinking water supplies, resist […]
Award-winning precision germanium diffraction crystal
A new high-performance, precision-manufactured germanium diffraction crystal design for wavelength-dispersive spectrometers has received this award for its contribution to the efficiency and accuracy of microscopy. When it comes to microanalysis, precision and accuracy are of paramount importance. The development of new high-performance precision germanium diffraction crystals specifically designed for wavelength-dispersive spectrometers represents a major advance […]
Industry leaders call for low-carbon ammonia to be recognized in UK hydrogen strategy
In an open letter to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 12 organizations representing energy, transport and industry highlighted the important role of ammonia in decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, supporting maritime transport and strengthening the UK’s energy security. In their letter, they called on the government to ensure that low-carbon ammonia is clearly integrated […]
Transforming dairy farming with SRUC open source digital twins
In an effort to redefine modern dairy farming, Scottish Rural Universities (SRUC) has introduced FarmTwin, the world’s first open source digital twin platform designed specifically for the dairy sector. Developed at the SRUC Dairy Research Center near Dumfries, the innovation represents a major step forward in the use of digital technology to improve efficiency, animal […]