FredSense is configured to commercialize field-based PFAS detectors
Fredsense has announced the closure of a $7 million Series A funding round for pioneering PFA testing using field-based PFAS detectors. Fredsense’s equipment is the first commercially available field-based PFAS detector and is early adopted in a variety of industries, including environmental consulting and services, water and wastewater treatment, energy and general industrial operations. The […]
European plans to charge research and technical facilities
From lasers to life sciences, new plans for European research and technology infrastructure aim to transform world-class science into everyday impacts. The European Commission has introduced new strategies for research and technology infrastructure to boost innovation and competitiveness in the long term. This new strategy, published in this year’s age of research and innovation in […]
Fuel-efficient European helicopters set the pace for clean aviation
With its sophisticated design and groundbreaking aerodynamic theory, Airbus Racers are more than just prototypes. This is a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation. Airbus Helicopters engineers Brice Makinadjian and Stephane Deport were proud to watch a refined blue and white helicopter over the crowds of the Paris Air Show in June 2025. Slicing […]
How nofence rebuilds livestock management in the long term
A new study from the Swedish Institute (RISE) shows that livestock can adapt long-term to virtual fencing and provide new insights into animal behavior. All across Europe, livestock farmers face the complex challenges of achieving environmental goals, promoting animal welfare, and ensuring food security while adapting to labor shortages. Traditional methods of livestock management have […]
Quantum.Tech Europe 2025 Champions Global Talent in Rotterdam
Next week, Rotterdam will become the epicenter of Quantum Innovation as Quantum.Tech Europe 2025 launches its most moving edition. Quantum.tech Europe, where 85% of attendees, speakers and exhibitors attend for the first time, is more than just another exposition. This is the global debut of fresh perspectives, groundbreaking technology and bold ideas. The final lineup […]
US Helium Business Environment
Tim Rynott, CEO of Four Corners Helium LLC, discusses the interest and investment journey in US Helium, from the surge to the games on standby. For some US helium investors, their confidence is cold. Will that change? Too many investors have made the business from tasty to brow foliage. Expensive learning curve with one common […]
Resilience measurements of new EU waters for surfaces and groundwater.
The European Commission has reached a preliminary agreement on a proposal to update its list of water pollutants and enhance water resilience. This revision ensures that the list of water contaminants is consistent with the latest scientific advice, and that new materials are monitored and more closely controlled in both surface and groundwater. According to […]
The UK has launched a £10 million fund to drive semiconductor development
The UK government has announced a new £10 million investment fund to accelerate semiconductor development, positioning the UK in one of the fastest growing technology sectors in the world. Announced by the Minister of High Tech, Kanish Kanarayan at the Microelectronics UK Conference, the initiative aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities, reduce dependence on global […]
Harnessing plasma power for nitrogen fixation and fertiliser
Sergey Macheret and Andrey Starikovskiy of US Plasma Engineering LLC discuss breakthrough plasma technology for nitrogen fixation and the production of sustainable fertilisers. Electrification of chemistry Electrification has become a central strategy for decarbonisation and sustainability across many sectors of the global economy. The transportation sector is transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. […]
How gene-edited foods can help tackle vitamin D deficiency
Researchers have launched one of the UK’s first human trials of gene-edited foods to determine whether biooxidized tomatoes can cope with vitamin D deficiency in participants who consume them. The study, entitled Vital-D Study, presents a step towards discovering how biooxidized foods are key to addressing the issue of vitamin D deficiency. Why is Vitamin […]