Laser-driven devices help detect Mars fossils
Scientists have opened the possibility to identify microbial fossils in terrestrial rocks and search for fossils on Mars. The first life on Earth was formed 4 billion years ago as microorganisms that live in pools and oceans. What if the same thing happened on Mars? If so, how would we prove it? Scientists who want […]
UK pledges £120 million to boost electric vans and green transport
The UK government has announced a substantial £120 million financing initiative to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport. The purpose of this investment is to support businesses, van drivers and taxi operators to switch to electric vans, wheelchair accessible vehicles and taxis, and to adopt zero-emission alternatives. Easy, cheaper and faster. Commenting on the investment, […]
The EU is investing 227 million euros in its wafer manufacturing plant in Austria
The European Commission has approved the 227 million Euro Austrian initiative to help AMS Osram build a state-of-the-art wafer manufacturing facility in Premstatten. This initiative is a key step to strengthening European semiconductor supply chains, increasing resilience and promoting technological autonomy. This investment is consistent with the European Chips Act and strengthens Europe’s role in […]
Ultrabright light of Canadian synchrotron solves complex problems
The Canadian Light Source is being used to help combat various real-world problems in a wide range of settings, from vaccine research to food production. Scientists from around the world are using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to solve some of the toughest challenges in health, agriculture, the environment, […]
Greenwashing or EU clean industry driver?
Simone Accornero from Eusew Young Energy Ambassador discusses how companies are growing in Europe’s renewable energy procurement, but more clear EU regulations to ensure actual climate impacts is required. In 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by European companies and businesses increased by more than 52% to reach 20 GW. But Bjorn, A. et […]
A key solution for a circular plastics economy
Martyn Tickner, Chief Advisor of Circular Solutions at the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and Arun Rajamani, Managing Director and Partner of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), discuss how mechanical recycling is transforming mixed plastic waste into valuable products, supporting a circular economy, and overcoming key recycling challenges. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has recently […]
Nature’s answer to the fight against super bugs
As the efficacy of antibiotics decreases, clinical trials are increasing. Cellexus is committed to supporting the development of phage therapy that uses bacteriophages to combat superbugs. Antibiotics, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasix are drugs used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. So-called superbugs are microorganisms, usually bacteria, that are resistant […]
Pass to 2030 Clean Power Target
Clare Jackson, CEO of UK Hydogen, is taking steps taken by the entire UK and the UK hydrogen industry to promote hydrogen technology and industry to meet its 2030 clean power targets. As we stand at the 2025 threshold, the urgency to move to cleaning rights has become more apparent than ever. The UK government […]
Bridge between biotechnology and veterinary care for a healthier future
Vetzigenic is transforming the treatment of challenging diseases in pets with innovative technology that produces best-in-class antibody therapies. Vetigenix is a clinical stage animal health biotechnology company dedicated to advancement in veterinary medicine with cutting-edge antibody therapies. We develop targeted treatments for companion animals for cancer and chronic diseases, and leverage our proprietary phage display […]
TRIUMF and actinium-225 – the ‘world’s rarest drug’
By advancing the production and application of isotopes like actinium-225, the research and development teams at TRIUMF have the potential to revolutionise cancer care. Radiopharmaceuticals are specialised compounds that combine a radioactive isotope with a pharmaceutical molecule to target specific cells or tissues within the body. These compounds play a critical role in both diagnostic […]