AMR-Educare initiative destroys AMR training targets across the EU
The groundbreaking initiative to combat antibiotic resistance (AMR) has trained more than 5,800 healthcare professionals across Europe, surpassing expectations. The EU-funded AMR-EDUCARE programme originally aimed to reach 4,150 participants, but it exceeded its target and equipped doctors, nurses, pharmacists and health care administrators with key tools to control the spread of AMR in clinical practice. […]
Research reveals surprising levels of microclastic contamination in the air
Microplastic pollution, once considered primarily to be a marine problem, is now identified as a global air quality problem. A groundbreaking international survey led by the Eurofins Environmental Test Microplastics Peer Group reveals a wide range of air pollution, with urban areas recording up to 1,300 microplastic particles per square meter per day. These small […]
Supporting innovation in hydrogen production
Highly specialised facilities and providers of technical and non-technical business support services provide a comprehensive portfolio of resources for hydrogen start-ups and companies. The European Union’s (EU) strategic vision for a climate-neutral economy by 2050, as outlined in the Communication ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe’ (COM/2020/301), places clean hydrogen production at the core […]
CERN and F4E work together to advance fusion energy development
CERN of Energy Fusion (F4E), a European nuclear research institute and EU agency that manages its contribution to Europe’s ITER, has signed the Landmark Framework Collaboration Agreement. The alliance aims to accelerate advances in frontier technology, including the long-term pursuit of high-temperature superconducting magnets and fusion energy. The agreement strengthened the partnership that began in […]
NYUAD AI Breakthrough offers new hope for solar wind prediction
Scientists at Nyu Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can change the way in which powerful explosions of the sun are predicted. By analyzing high-resolution images of the sun, the system predicts that sunlight is at speed up to four days in advance. This is much more accurate than the […]
The UK secures £300 billion in US investment in the Northeast AI growth zone
The AI Growth Zone, developed through a technology partnership with the US, will be anchored in Blythe and Cobalt Park near Newcastle, with the northeast positioned as one of Europe’s largest data center hubs. With forecast investments from major US innovators and forecast investments from over 5,000 highly skilled jobs, the initiative is expected to […]
Will vertical farms ensure a sustainable future for UK food?
As the climate crisis accelerates, food production is exposed to unpredictable weather, reduced water supply and increased pressure from degraded soils. The UK, which imports most of its lettuce during the winter, faces certain risks as Southern Europe tackles the rise in drought. Against this background, vertical farms are defended as a technological answer to […]
USC studies reveal how PFA damages human hepatocytes
New research reveals how PFAS chemicals destroy human hepatocytes, causing fat accumulation, immune interference, and cancer-related changes. They are called “eternal chemicals” for reasons. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) used in everyday products such as non-stick pans, food wrappers and waterproof fabrics are nearly impossible to decompose when released into the environment. Over time, they accumulate in […]
The EU launches strategies to enhance research and technology
The European Commission has announced a new strategy designed to strengthen research and technology infrastructure and keep Europe at the forefront of global science and innovation. At the heart of the plan are five areas of action: expanding capabilities through AI and digitalization, simplifying access for researchers, developing talent, reforming governance, and increasing international resilience. […]
Nofence has secured £26 million in funding to expand its virtual fencing technology
Nofence, a pioneer in virtual fencing solutions, announced the success of the Series B funding round, raising over £26 million in July. The investment, which marks Europe’s largest AGTECH funding round in 2025, highlights its strong confidence in the company’s ability to transform livestock management in the UK and around the world. Commenting on the […]