What it means for the industry
PFAS regulation across Europe has entered a decisive new phase. As highlighted in Puragen’s latest white paper, 2026 is a transition from awareness to enforcement, with legally binding restrictions, increased oversight and greater accountability for industry operators. PFAS are now well regulated across the EU as a priority pollutant class. The introduction of mandatory limits […]
Fraunhofer develops automatic recycling robot system for used batteries
To recycle battery cells, the charge level must be determined to see if the battery can be recycled or reused. To be reused, the battery must have a sufficient charge level to remain functional. Batteries to be recycled must be completely discharged. Fraunhofer’s research team is currently developing a robotic system to automate this process. […]
The race to secure Africa’s water future
Across Africa, efficient water use is becoming increasingly important. Researchers and local communities are working together in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions. In Ranelou, in northeastern Senegal, local residents and environmental experts are working together to improve livelihoods and agricultural conditions and protect the region’s biodiversity. They are planting […]
Pioneering applied remotely piloted aircraft systems for research, innovation, and learning
The Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) is on a mission to expand the role of drones to meet a wide range of needs across many industries AT THE Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) is a leading […]
Strengthening European pasture-raised livestock through digital innovation
DIGI-Rangeland is working with local stakeholders in several regions of Europe to test new approaches to rangeland sustainability. Rangeland livestock systems (RLFS) are large-scale livestock systems that utilize natural and semi-natural landscapes such as grasslands, shrublands, and open pastures for grazing. In addition to producing food, these systems play an important role in maintaining biodiversity-rich […]
Mammoth bones reveal secrets of Ice Age hunters
For more than a century, vast deposits of mammoth bones in central Europe have baffled scientists. Now EU-funded researchers have revealed what they can tell us about how humans hunted and survived during the Ice Age. Shortly before the peak of the last ice age, herds of woolly mammoths roamed throughout central Europe following seasonal […]
Scientists race to understand the health risks of microplastics
From urban air to drinking water, it is becoming impossible to avoid microplastics. EU-funded researchers are currently investigating how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health effects. Those who visited Utrecht’s Wilhelmina Park in the summer of 2023 may have encountered the unusual sight of volunteers cycling for science on […]
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 attracts 1,132 research proposals with the aim of raising €405 million in funding
The European Union has received 1,132 research proposals under Horizon Europe Cluster 6, highlighting intense competition for up to €405.4 million in funding to promote sustainable food systems, biodiversity protection and the circular bioeconomy. Entries include projects related to agriculture, climate action, pollution reduction, and environmental resilience. The funding is part of the EU’s broader […]
A versatile robot gripper inspired by an elephant trunk
EU-funded researchers have developed a soft robot that moves like an elephant’s trunk. Precise enough to pick fresh fruit, yet powerful enough to lift a patient. Lucia Beckai, a soft robotics expert at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, came up with the idea while watching a documentary about elephants. She marveled at the […]
University of Bath promotes new hantavirus vaccine as infections spread
Researchers at the University of Bath are developing a new hantavirus vaccine designed to remain stable without refrigeration. This is a breakthrough technology that could change the way vaccines are distributed globally. The project is led by Professor Asel Saltbaeva together with the biotechnology spin-out company Encilitec. The vaccine has already elicited strong immune responses […]