Online information about PFAS lacks practical guidance
Analysis of top search results reveals gaps in PFAS risk communication and consumer advice. New peer-reviewed research has raised concerns about the quality and usefulness of online information about PFAS, suggesting that many widely accessed information sources do not provide clear, practical guidance to reduce exposure to so-called “forever chemicals.” The study, published in the […]
EIC Pathfinder Challenges awards €118 million to 30 research projects
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected 30 early-stage research projects to receive funding under the Pathfinder Challenge programme. The EIC is committing approximately €118 million to ambitious and high-potential scientific research in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable materials. The EIT Pathfinder Challenge targets breakthrough concepts at low technical readiness levels, with an emphasis […]
Germany’s quantum repeater project advances quantum internet
A new German research initiative targets one of the most critical bottlenecks in next-generation secure communications: quantum repeaters. The project is supported by approximately €12.4 million in federal funding and brings together leading academic institutions to accelerate the development of the technologies needed for scalable quantum networks and, ultimately, a functional quantum internet. The project, […]
Artemis II sets human spaceflight record with historic lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew has completed a groundbreaking lunar flyby that will take human spaceflight farther from Earth than ever before, and has entered the return phase. The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft have reached the highest distance of approximately 252,756 miles, surpassing the long-standing record set by Apollo 13. The milestone was achieved […]
How IH-MIE is accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
IH-MIE accelerates hydrogen mobility by connecting regions, SMEs and innovations across Europe. Almost 25% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transport, and hydrogen-powered mobility is an important solution for sustainable transport. Recognizing its importance, the European Union (EU) has positioned hydrogen as a strategic pillar of its European Green Deal and Hydrogen Strategy, highlighting […]
Putting science at the center of health
Today marks World Health Day. World Health Day is the annual day when the world focuses on health, one of the most fundamental issues shaping societies everywhere. World Health Day 2026, observed every April 7 to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), is centered around a clear and urgent message: science must […]
Chemical recycling process transforms acrylic plastic recovery
A British research team has unveiled a new chemical recycling technology that could significantly improve the way acrylic plastics are recovered and recycled, and address long-standing efficiency and quality challenges in plastic waste management. Scientists at the University of Bath report that this method can break down polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), commonly used in products such […]
RSV vaccination eligibility expanded to over 80s in UK
The NHS will expand the use of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in England to cover millions more older people as health authorities aim to ease the seasonal burden on hospitals from respiratory infections. From April 2026, all adults aged 80 and over and residents of aged care homes will be able to receive the […]
Artemis II mission, first manned lunar flyby launch in more than 50 years
The Artemis II mission successfully launched, marking the first time humans have entered lunar orbit in more than half a century. This milestone flight marks an important step in NASA’s broader strategy to establish a sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit. NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in […]
Data center infrastructure has PFAS contamination issues
Andy Mae Hardin, communications intern at the Environment and Energy Institute (EESI), talks about data center issues that contribute to PFAS contamination. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase in the United States and around the world, data centers have simultaneously expanded and proliferated to accommodate AI’s massive workload demands. These data […]