Biomass gasification converts waste into renewable energy for Africa
REFFECT AFRICA integrates renewable energy solutions based on biomass gasification technology to optimize the relationship between water, energy and food. It converts agricultural waste into bioenergy, potable water and biochar through three demonstration plants in Ghana, Morocco and South Africa. Demographically, Africa’s population is expected to grow significantly, increasing from approximately 1.2 billion in 2018 […]
NPL deploys NVIDIA Ising AI to scale quantum computing
The UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has deployed NVIDIA Ising AI to streamline quantum calibration. NPL is bringing NVIDIA-powered artificial intelligence to quantum computer measurement and calibration, a step designed to support the advancement of technology from experimental systems to scalable platforms. Central to this effort is the integration of NVIDIA Ising tools into NPL’s […]
Combating pollution at the source
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become one of the most persistent environmental concerns of the past decade. Often described as “eternal chemicals,” these substances share a defining characteristic that is highly problematic: extremely strong carbon and fluorine bonds that resist natural degradation. For many years, the focus has been on removing PFAS from drinking […]
UK’s £500m sovereign AI initiative supports domestic AI innovators
The UK government has launched an ambitious £500m initiative to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence (AI), putting homegrown start-ups at the heart of its AI strategy. The program, branded Sovereign AI, is designed to fund British founders, accelerate innovation and ensure the UK maintains control of a technology that is increasingly linked to both […]
New ALIGN consortium addresses governance issues in genomic technology
A new joint project coordinated by the University of Bayreuth will systematically address the legal, social and ethical issues surrounding new genomic technologies (NGT) in plant breeding. As new genomic technologies and methods, such as CRISPR/Cas, are developed, new procedures and policies are required to ensure that science complies with legal, ethical, and social standards. […]
The case for new nuclear power in Sweden, examined
Researchers from Uppsala University explore the arguments for new nuclear power Nuclear power has returned as a desirable future technology, amidst concerns for the threat of a global climate crisis, fears of energy dependency, and recent technological developments, most notably small modular reactors (SMRs). Although a nuclear renaissance has been talked about since 2001, this […]
EU injects €1.07 billion into new defense projects under EDF
The European Commission has approved a major new funding round for European defense projects, allocating €1.07 billion to 57 initiatives under the European Defense Fund (EDF). This investment follows the evaluation of the 2025 EDF Call and aims to strengthen the EU’s long-term defense strategy while accelerating technology development across the EU. This latest funding […]
C-Lock builds a universal livestock methane measurement framework
C-Lock Inc. discusses the urgent need for a standardized measurement framework in livestock methane research to enhance emissions reductions and address current discrepancies. Animal agriculture is at the center of some of the most urgent and contentious debates in climate science. Intestinal fermentation is a digestive process in which ruminants break down plant material in […]
Ban on PFAS products expands in 2026 as US state law takes effect
As of 2026, PFAS laws in several U.S. states have moved from gradual to aggressive enforcement, introducing new PFAS product bans and disclosure requirements for manufacturers and retailers. Colorado, Maine, and Vermont implemented restrictions on certain PFAS-containing products, such as cleaning products and cookware, on January 1, 2026. Connecticut’s broader prohibitions and notification requirements will […]
DESI completes the largest space map in history
The Dark Energy Spectroscopy Instrument (DESI) has reached a decisive milestone in modern cosmology, completing an initial five-year study and providing the most detailed map of the universe ever constructed. DESI operates out of the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona and charts more than 47 million galaxies and quasars in three dimensions. The result […]