Argonne experts innovate advanced nuclear fuel recycling
Throughout the United States, nuclear reactors produce a huge amount of electricity and a significant amount of nuclear fuel used. This material is often treated as waste, but more than 95% of the energy potential remains undeveloped. Currently, scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are partnering with the private industry to realize their nuclear fuel recycling […]
Research found methane emissions in shipments higher than we thought
A study led by Chalmers Institute of Technology found that methane emissions during transport are caused by traffic travelling through shallow waters. As a result, they observed 20 times higher methane emissions on the shipping lane compared to nearby areas that were not intrusted by traffic. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 27 times […]
The EU accelerates its transition to a circular economy with new initiatives
The European Commission has announced a series of drastic initiatives aimed at driving the European Union towards a full-scale circular economy in its strategic drive to become a global leader in sustainable resource use by 2030. These measures pave the way for the groundbreaking circular economy law scheduled for 2026, forming part of the EU’s […]
Towards discovering magneto-optical materials
Lux-Inventa is a project funded by the European Research Council, aimed at developing magneto-optical materials. This is a photoreactive material magnetized by visible light. The magneto-optical effect is a change in magnetic moment in response to visible light and occurs in a compound called an optical magnet. It was created by pioneers in the field […]
Biolargo begins testing Verralize’s portable PFAS test kit
Biolargo, Inc. is Verralize, Inc. We have started the “Alpha Test” portable PFAS test kit developed by. Verralize’s “Lab-on-a-sensor” PFAS test kit allows for rapid and on-site detection of Forever Chemicals, which are regulated under the US Safe Drinking Water Act. The kit is user-friendly, cost-effective and allows you to distinguish between different PFAS molecules, […]
Tamu Cri expands innovative cosmic radiation detectors
Prairie View A&M University’s Radiation Institute for Science Engineering (Raise) has developed and launched two first cosmic radiation measurement payloads. Recently, we have designed and developed two innovative space radiation payloads with minimum mass (
How energy storage redefines European electricity ecosystems
Jacopo Tosoni, policy director at the European Energy Storage Association (Easy), explains the rapid reshaping of European energy systems driven by cost declines, policy support, grid resilience and energy security. As Europe accelerated its transition to decarbonized energy systems, energy storage quickly emerged as the basis for this transformation. Once a niche technology becomes, energy […]
Sellafield Laptop Recycling Scheme Bridge Digital Difference
The joint laptop recycling scheme at Sellafield will help bridge the digital gap across UK schools, charities and community groups. Passing a laptop that was previously used might seem like a simple act of generosity, but according to Sellafield, its laptop recycling scheme is key to increasing educational achievement. The initiative is the fourth year […]
The US launches the world’s first nuclear microreactor testbed
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is leading reactor experiments at its upcoming operating dome (Microreactor experiment demonstration) facility, selecting two companies, Westinghouse and Radiant. Starting early at the Idaho National Laboratory in spring 2026, these tests mark the world’s first fuel microreactor experiment, potentially dramatically accelerating the commercial deployment of nuclear microreactor technology. The […]
How the US tackles the threat of PFAS chemicals
Over 165 million Americans can drink PFA-contaminated drinking water. This is a synthetic “eternal chemical” associated with serious health problems. From fire foam bubbles at military bases to carpets at dye-resistant homes, these substances are embedded in modern life. Now, decades after their introduction, the US is facing a PFAS chemical crisis that will not […]