Copernicus Sentinel 1D satellite begins full operation
Launched last November, the Copernicus Sentinel 1D satellite completed a critical on-orbit commissioning phase and marked a milestone in Europe’s flagship radar mission. Sentinel 1A, the first generation satellite of the Copernicus program, was launched in 2014. The Sentinel 1 mission was intended to provide consistent, high-quality Earth observation data to the Copernicus Service to […]
Hydrogen radicals revealed to be key to PFAS decomposition
New research from Aarhus University reshapes our understanding of PFAS destruction and points to more effective water treatment technologies. Global efforts to tackle PFAS contamination may have taken a meaningful step forward. Scientists have identified hydrogen radicals as the main factor in the breakdown of these highly persistent chemicals under ultraviolet light. This discovery sheds […]
Harnessing sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuel has the potential for large-scale applications
A research paper by University of Adelaide PhD candidate Xiao Lu suggests that harnessing sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean energy is a “huge opportunity”, but still faces challenges in moving from laboratory success to real-world applications. In a paper titled “Opportunities and challenges in sustainable fuel production from plastics” published in the journal […]
King Charles launches Project Nova to track space debris from Bermuda
Charles III officially launched a major UK-led effort to monitor space debris, announcing the £40 million Project Nova during the final leg of his visit to Bermuda. The effort, led by the UK Space Agency, will establish a global network of telescopes designed to detect and track dangerous objects orbiting Earth. The first phase of […]
Microgripper developed for precise assembly of fragile cell spheroids in tissue engineering
A team at Purdue University has designed a mobile microgripper (MMG) that can handle fragile cell spheroids with controlled force and high spatial precision. Spheroids have become essential for tissue engineering because they can mimic the biological interactions between cells and the surrounding matrix, but they are very fragile and can be problematic to handle. […]
University of Birmingham unveils perovskite catalyst for low-temperature hydrogen production
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a method for producing hydrogen at low temperatures that could revolutionize the way clean fuels are produced. A team led by Yulong Ding has demonstrated a new approach to water splitting using perovskite catalysts, reducing operating temperatures by as much as 500°C. The study shows that hydrogen […]
DAMPE telescope reshapes our understanding of cosmic rays
A multinational team of scientists working with the Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) space telescope has discovered a consistent pattern of cosmic rays, providing new insights into their origin and behavior. The study, which included experts from the University of Geneva, identified characteristics common to several types of high-energy particles. The results of this study […]
Early chemical exposure increases risk of lymphoblastic leukemia in children
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a potential link between childhood exposure to PFAS, a widely used industrial chemical, and an increased risk of lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common cancer in children. The study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, analyzed newborn blood samples to directly measure exposure […]
Powering Europe’s HPC ecosystem with ARM systems and software stack
EUPEX Pilot aims to demonstrate Europe’s capability to build ARM-based systems and a software stack designed for diverse European HPC requirements The ability to build and operate powerful supercomputers is now a key factor shaping technological independence and Europe’s position on the global stage. As major investments continue to flow from the United States and […]
DIALOG’s vision for human-AI teaming
How the EU-funded DIALOG project is exploring the safe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation by supporting air traffic controllers Innovation is becoming increasingly important as the global aviation industry faces the dual challenge of meeting growing air traffic demands and meeting stringent sustainability targets. AI and automation offer significant opportunities to optimize flight […]