Sustainable materials need system change, not just substitution
Roland Pluut from Solinatra outlines the main points to consider when making the shift from traditional plastics toward more sustainable materials Plastic has become one of the defining materials of modern society. Its rise is not accidental. It is the result of a powerful combination of properties: low-cost, high-performance, durability, and the ability to scale […]
Organ-on-a-chip project investigates the relationship between diabetes and dementia
Researchers at the University of Bath are leading a new £500,000 research initiative using cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip technology to investigate how diabetes contributes to memory loss and cognitive decline. The project, known as GlucoBrain, creates a miniature connectivity system that mimics the communication between the brain, gut, and pancreas. The three-year study brought together scientists from […]
How Wildfire Protection, Inc. improves wildfire preparedness
Innovation Platform spoke with Don Green, President of Wildfire Protection, Inc., about the organization’s efforts to increase wildfire preparedness in underserved communities and proactive strategies aimed at reducing the threat of wildfires. Wildfires pose a significant threat to communities, especially in areas prone to dry conditions and strong winds. The devastating effects of these fires […]
How space and AI can outshine wildfires
In the world of disaster management, tracking data about fires is only useful if the fire arrives before the smoke starts. The image of wildland fires is no longer a distant threat confined to remote wilderness areas. In recent years, “megafires” have rewritten the rules of disaster management, leapfrogging traditional firebreaks and threatening urban fringes […]
EU launches Global Health Resilience Initiative
The European Commission has formally adopted the Global Health Resilience Initiative, a new strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s role in preventing and responding to future international health emergencies. This framework aims to increase preparedness, strengthen health systems, and reduce vulnerabilities exposed by recent global crises. Under this plan, the European Union will position itself as […]
From material discovery to pilot line integration
Graphene Flagship discusses graphene’s potential in semiconductor innovation As the semiconductor industry approaches the physical and economic limits of silicon, there is increasing focus on advanced materials that will enable the next generation of electronic and photonic systems. Among them, graphene has long stood out for its outstanding electrical and thermal properties. But translating that […]
DOE awards $94 million to advance U.S. light water SMR
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding to accelerate the nationwide deployment of advanced light water small modular reactors (SMRs). This effort focuses on resolving long-standing barriers in nuclear licensing, manufacturing capacity, fuel production, and facility readiness. The funding, issued through DOE’s Generation […]
PFAS monitoring permanently detects chemicals in all rain and snow samples across the Great Lakes
Minnesota Sea Grant researchers said new findings from a two-year study show that PFAS contamination continues to enter the Great Lakes region through rain and snow. The project, funded by the U.S. Geological Survey, monitored precipitation at five locations across Minnesota and Michigan and detected PFAS in all samples collected. The research will be presented […]
AI-informed integration of electric vehicles charging infrastructure for resilient distribution grids
How the AHEAD project is enabling smarter and more stable power systems in Europe The electrification of transport is a cornerstone of Europe’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality. Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche technology but a rapidly expanding component of the energy landscape, driven by ambitious policy frameworks, technological innovation, and increasing […]
Celebrating 20 years of European Sustainable Energy Week
Ahead of the 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week, we sat down with Paloma Aba Garrote, Director of CINEA – which organises the event – to reflect on the event’s journey over the years and discuss what to expect from this year. Paloma Aba Garrote Now in its 20th edition, European Sustainable Energy Week […]