Digitalizing battery testing
Thor is a Horizon Europe project that develops predictive digital twins to accelerate battery design, performance and safety verification. Europe, Asia and the US are trapped in strategic competition to secure leadership in the energy transition value chain. Batteries are at the heart of this competition, supporting both the decarbonisation targets for fixed applications and […]
ESA launches a 50 million euro quantum communication mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken an important step in advance of Quantum Communications, signing a 50 million euro deal with Aerospace giant Thales Alenia Space. The deal will begin the preliminary design phase for the Security and Cryptography (SAGA) mission, an ambitious satellite project that leverages quantum technology to ensure Europe’s most sensitive […]
Antarctic sea ice is emerging as an accelerator of global warming
The groundbreaking study provided a significant and previously underestimated relationship between Antarctica sea ice, cloud cover and global warming. This study shows that the current Antarctic sea ice range is larger than predicted by climate models, suggesting that more significant global warming can be expected in the coming decades. The study, led by Linus Vogt […]
At the edge of Europe, at the heart of 6G technology
Although Finland lives only 5 million people, it leads one of the most ambitious 6G programs in the world. The 6G Flagship, the first dedicated 6G research program, established the University of Oulu as a reference point for those asking what 6G is. The programme is within the Finland national flagship framework and supported by […]
Responsible AI and Big Data Innovation at GATE
Gate integrates digital twins, advanced machine learning and trustworthy data sharing infrastructure to enable sustainable urban, health and industry transformation. The GATE Institute is the first dedicated centre for big data and artificial intelligence (AI) excellence in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe, jointly funded by the European Commission (EC) and the Bulgarian government, and was established […]
The Rogue planet is increasing by 6 billion tons per second
In the vast, dark expanse of the universe, lonely wanderers experience dramatic growth. This is not a star, but a mysterious, injustice planet, a world that does not correspond to any sun, and is currently devouring material from those around us rather than devouring it. A groundbreaking new study at St. Andrews University captures this […]
Germany paves the way to the first fusion power plant
The Fusion Action Plan implements the flagship measurements of Germany (HTAD) in key technologies of fusion, aiming to make Germany the centre of key innovations. The Fusion Action Plan represents the federal government’s commitment to fusion research with a clear goal of building a fusion power plant in Germany. By 2029, more than 2 billion […]
The UK government supports technology development in the G20
The UK government supports the G20 ‘AI for Africa initiative announced in Cape Town and supports new AI projects across Africa. The AI for Africa Initiative aims to develop projects that promote the responsible and comprehensive use of artificial intelligence innovation across the continent. These projects are delivered in partnership with major African and international […]
Gradiant uses the ForeverGone platform to advance PFA destruction
Gradiant has been advancing a system of forever leading to PFAS destruction with demands that drive new deployments and regulatory pressures around the world. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), often referred to as “eternal chemicals,” are a large group of synthetic compounds used to resist heat, water and oil. They can be found in products ranging from […]
Pace launches £6 million funds to combat resistant bacterial infections
Pace has launched a £6 million funding round to support innovative solutions tackling the rise of resistant bacterial infections and the global AMR crisis. As antibiotic resistance (AMR) accelerates worldwide, bacterial infections become increasingly difficult. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that over 80% of recently approved antibiotics are based on existing classes and limit […]