DWI leads the fight against PFAS in drinking water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals” because of their persistence in the environment, are one of the most pressing challenges facing the water industry today. These synthetic compounds, once renowned for their non-stick and water-repellent properties, have been identified as persistent pollutants in raw water sources across England and Wales. The Department of […]
Revolutionizing ocean decarbonization through ammonia decomposition
The APOLO project, coordinated by Tecnalia and technology leader H2SITE, aims to fully decarbonize the maritime sector using membrane technology for ammonia splitting. The APOLO project (Advanced Power Conversion Technology Based on Shipboard Ammonia Decomposition with Advanced Membrane Reactors) focuses on power conversion for shipboard applications by enabling the use of ammonia as a clean […]
Proteasome inhibitor combination expands treatment of AML
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive and often fatal blood cancer, has long been resistant to a class of drugs called proteasome inhibitors that are effective against multiple myeloma. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego shows why. When proteasome inhibitors are blocked, AML cells activate backup stress response systems […]
Maternal PFAS levels are linked to children’s brain development
Recent studies have revealed that PFAS levels in pregnant women can affect the structural and functional development of children’s brains. The study, led by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland and carried out in collaboration with Turku University Hospital and Örebro University in Sweden, suggests that chemicals known as PFAS, commonly referred to […]
US announces plans to lead race towards commercial fusion energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a bold new roadmap aimed at making the long-held dream of commercial fusion energy a reality within the next decade. The Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap lays out a comprehensive national strategy to bring fusion power to the grid by the mid-2030s, setting out what officials are […]
£20m science and technology boost supports regional innovation
The Science and Technology Secretary has announced £20m of funding each for Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and Glasgow City Region to deliver ground-breaking regional innovation, including robotics to power new medicines and AI to detect disease early. Ahead of a landmark regional investment summit in Birmingham on Tuesday, the funding package will give local […]
UK to create 860,000 clean energy jobs by 2030
The UK’s clean energy revolution is poised to create a record 400,000 new clean energy jobs by 2030, double the size of the current workforce and transform the country’s industrial landscape. This boom, backed by massive government and private investment, has increased demand for skilled workers across the country, from electricians and plumbers to welders […]
Making earth observation data useful to people
Smarter decisions for real-world problems start with better data. Thanks to European efforts to open up access to the vast amounts of satellite data collected every day, Earth observation can provide just that. Imagine using space technology not only to explore the stars, but also to prevent disease outbreaks or predict and monitor natural disasters […]
UK launches AgriScale to accelerate agritech manufacturing
The UK is taking a major step forward in agritech manufacturing with the launch of ‘AgriScale’, a new pilot designed to help innovative agritech companies scale up production. The program, announced by DEFR Minister Dame Angela Eagle at the World Agritech Innovation Summit in September, aims to fill critical gaps in the innovation pipeline by […]
NHS rolls out HIV vaccination to eliminate infection
The NHS is to introduce an innovative HIV jab that could change the way people protect themselves from the virus. Around 1,000 people at high risk of HIV will soon have access to the NHS’s ground-breaking long-acting injection, a key step in the UK’s mission to eliminate new HIV infections by 2030. Cabotegravir, a new […]