UK coastal regions see a 60% spike in waste
Garbage pollution is an escalating UK environmental crisis, with coastal communities experiencing nearly 60% of waste than inland areas, according to a new study. This study sheds light on how population density and community characteristics affect trash accumulation. Because of its focus on environmental conservation, these findings highlight the urgent need for region-specific waste management […]
Canada announces investment in Candu Reactor Technology
Canada has made significant investments in its country’s CANDU reactor technology to strengthen its nuclear leadership. CANDU reactors are globally recognized for their reliability and efficiency and have long played an important role in the Canadian energy landscape. The Canadian government is taking critical action to modernize and expand the technology as demand for safe, […]
Monitoring AMR in water to reduce the spread of infection
A US EPA grant will support testing of environmental monitoring protocols for measuring the outputs of AMR from wastewater treatment plants. On 1 August 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) awarded $2.37m to the Water Research Foundation, Virginia Tech, Arizona State University, West Virginia University, and the University of South Florida as part […]
NHS patients receive their first autologous plasma treatment
Thanks to NHS blood and transplantation and the partnership between NHS England, the first NHS patients of the generation are beginning to receive life-saving blood plasma from donors in the UK. Since the lifting of the UK’s long-standing ban on plasma in 2021, the UK has been building its own supply of blood plasma treatment […]
The EU Action Plan was announced to transform the European automotive industry
The European automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, facing pressure from rapid technological advancements, changing market dynamics and intensifying global competition. As the industry moves towards cleaner, smarter and more connected mobility, urgent action is needed to maintain European leadership in automotive innovation. In response, the European Commission introduced a comprehensive plan of action […]
The UK is set to unleash the future of offshore energy in the North Sea
The UK government has launched consultations to place its communities, workers, businesses and supply chains – North Sea at the heart of the UK’s offshore energy future. The consultation will provide the next generation of employment for North Sea workers, invest in communities, reduce carbon emissions, and support private investment in technologies that help the […]
Unlocking the greatest potential of European marine energy
Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe, explores opportunities, challenges and futures in the European marine energy sector. Europe is at the forefront of Onean Energy, a promising new renewable energy frontier. Wave and tide energy is emerging as a key component of Europe’s clean energy future, as it can generate 100 gigawatts of capacity […]
UK public EV charge point infrastructure boom exceeds 75,000
UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has reached a major milestone with over 75,000 public interest points. According to the latest data from ZAPMAP, as of the end of February 2025, there are 75,675 public EV charging points nationwide. This represents a 32% increase from February 2024 when the total was 57,290. “We’re looking forward […]
Cold atoms open up new possibilities for quantum experiments
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara are working on moving Cold Atom quantum experiments and applications from the laboratory tabletop to chip-based systems. Cold atoms open new possibilities for sensing, precision timekeeping, quantum computing, and basic science measurements. “We’re at a turning point,” said Daniel Blumenthal, a professor of electrical and computer engineering. Blumenthal, together with […]
Push the accuracy boundary
Ellie Gabel, Associate Editor at Revolutionized, explores advance precision production methods for micro-manufacturing, automation and 3D printing for small and accurate components. Micro-manufacturing is an increasingly popular manufacturing technology that produces small items, often at millimeter scale, to meet accurate tolerances. Many advanced manufacturing technologies make this option more accessible and accurate, improving medical devices, […]