New computers advance understanding of quantum fields
The standard model of particle physics is our best theory of the fundamental particles and forces that make up our world. Particles and antiparticles such as electrons and positrons are described as quantum magnetic fields. They interact through other force fields, such as electromagnetic forces that couple charged particles. To understand these quantum fields and […]
Build resilient cities to promote the energy transition in Europe
Portugal’s mayor of Porto and vice president of energy cities, Filipe Alajo explores the role of resilient cities in achieving European energy and environmental goals. With the new EU institutions in office, the main discourse appears to have shifted from EU green trading to competitiveness. This new story illustrates both challenges and opportunities for European […]
An innovative marine biology observation system
The Aneris project integrates a variety of marine life support technologies to implement new concepts in operational marine biology. The ongoing biodiversity crisis could be lost or deeply corrected, even the unknown of much of marine biodiversity. As climate and anthropogenic impacts accelerate their impact on marine systems, biodiversity knowledge integration is urgently needed to […]
Promoting corporate decarbonization for a sustainable future
Simas Abraskevicius, digital ambassador at Eusew, explains how decarbonisation in businesses is important to achieving sustainability goals and how it contributes to economic growth. “Through my career in sustainability, I have witnessed how companies can turn companies into agile, visionary leaders,” he said. “This journey doesn’t just meet regulatory requirements. It’s about embracing innovation, energizing […]
Carbon negative construction produces stronger building materials
New methods inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into durable, fire-resistant building materials, providing a promising solution for carbon-negative structures. New approaches to carbon-negative structures draw inspiration from the natural capabilities of marine coral reefs and from the natural ability to create robust structures by sequestering carbon […]
New collaboration with IBM to enhance UK cyberskills
Technology Giant IBM supports a plan to diversify the UK’s cybersector and encourage young people to pursue cyber careers. The UK’s plan to promote the cybersector is to protect online services by the government, which brings economic growth, at the heart of its plan for change. IBM agrees to partner with the Science, Innovation and […]
Researchers innovate mercury-free fusion fuel production
The pursuit of fusion as an infinite, sustainable energy source has made a major leap with a new breakthrough in lithium-6 extraction. Scientists have developed a mercury-free method for separating lithium-6, an important component of fusion fuels. This innovation eliminates the need for dangerous mercury-based processes while maintaining efficiency and addresses long-standing challenges in fusion […]
Where does the increase in carbon sequestration come from?
Recent studies have shown that carbon sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems is increasing, mitigating about 30% of CO2 emissions associated with human activity. The overall value of carbon sequestration on the Earth’s surface is fairly well known, as it can be inferred from the planet’s total carbon balance anthropogenic emissions. However, researchers know little about the […]
Ligo, Virgo and Kagra detect the 200th signal
International collaborations between Ligo, Virgo and Kagra Gravitational Wave Observatories have reached an extraordinary milestone by detecting the 200th candidate gravitational wave signal in its latest observation run, O4. This record-breaking discovery, which occurred on March 19, is believed to be attributed to a merger between the two black holes. This is a celestial event […]
New AI tools help farmers reduce the risk of livestock disease
Scientists are developing new tools that use artificial intelligence to provide farmers with rapid, coordinated advice on how to reduce the risk of livestock disease. The web tool quickly summarises official documents on livestock disease and biosecurity, providing details that are most relevant to the needs of individual farmers at the time. The AI tool […]