Scientists designing small satellites hunt small space fragments
University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists are taking part in the US government’s efforts to design satellites and instruments that can detect small space debris up to a centimeter. Small space fragments that cannot be detected from the ground now can damage satellites and other spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The idea is to equip future […]
UK Supercharged Fusion Engineering with Doctoral Training Centre
With the launch of its dedicated doctoral program (CDT) in fusion engineering, the UK is taking a bold step towards a sustainable energy future. Starting in September 2025, this pioneering program will provide the next generation of engineers with the expertise needed to promote integrated energy technology. Alongside the UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA) Fusion […]
Ontario Innovation Centre: Bridges to the Research Gap
Claudia Krywiak, president and CEO of Ontario Innovation Centre, details Ontario’s role in the global research and innovation landscape, explaining how the organization has helped accelerate this. Ontario, Canada, has millions of dollars invested in supporting local research and innovation, and could become a leader in the global research and development (R&D) space. Since 2018, […]
Promote the EU’s bioeconomy through Smarter certification
Biorecer is driving the EU bioeconomy by strengthening its certification scheme for sustainability, cyclicality and traceability of biological resources, ensuring a greener, more transparent future. The EU-funded Biorector (Biological Resource Accreditation Scheme) project enters its most important stage, highlighting the key role of stakeholder participation in shaping the future of the EU’s bioeconomics. of biological […]
Unlocking high-energy electron acceleration plasma technology
The AWAKE experiment at CERN is advancing plasma wakefield acceleration using a proton beam to generate wakefields for the acceleration of electrons. Edda Gschwendtner, project leader of AWAKE, discusses this innovative approach. For the past century, conventional acceleration technology has remained mostly unchanged, utilising radio frequency (RF) cavities in a vacuum to accelerate charged particles […]
Exploring the advances in Earth Observation Satellites
In the realm of earth observation technology, fascinating changes are underway. New sensor technologies, artificial intelligence algorithms, and trends in miniaturization are reconstructing the landscape that monitors our planet. From enhanced data accuracy to improved global coverage, the future holds unparalleled promises of insight into the dynamics of the planet. As we explore possibilities ahead, […]
A new era for astroparticle physics research in Europe
Astrocent has secured new funding to enhance its research capabilities in understanding the Universe while fostering international collaboration and recognition in the field of astroparticle physics. The centre of excellence, Astrocent – Particle Astrophysics Science and Technology Centre,* initially set up in 2018 in Warsaw, Poland, has recently been awarded a prestigious grant of €15m […]
Transforming cancer care: MCTRC pioneers innovative research
Director Dr Gerald Batist, Professor Shirin Enger and Chief Operating Officer Miriam Santos Dutra of the McGill Centre for Translational Research in Cancer discuss the Centre’s essential role in advancing cancer research through the translation of laboratory discoveries into practical applications. Founded in 1996, the McGill Centre for Translational Research in Cancer (MCTRC) unites a […]
Solar Quality Summit Europe 2025: Guaranteed future growth
Solar Power Europe shares insights from Solar Quality Summit Europe 2025, focusing on improving solar projects quality, battery storage, artificial intelligence and skill development. From February 18-19, members of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) community participated in SolarPower Europe’s annual Solar Quality Summit Europe 2025 event. The event […]
The Biore Frog Project enters the hot phase
The EU-funded Biorectors Project is strengthening the certification scheme for biological waste-based products, ensuring sustainability, traceability, and consumer confidence, and driving the transition to a circular bioeconomy. The acceptance of biological waste-based products by consumers, and the intake of recommendations and guidelines by bio-based industries, accredited bodies and policy makers, rely heavily on the active […]