UK updates air defense system to expand offshore wind power generation
The UK government has confirmed plans to modernize key elements of its air defense system, which is expected to remove long-standing technical barriers to offshore wind development and free up up to 10GW of additional capacity. Central to this effort is the procurement of advanced air defense radars to combat signal interference from large offshore […]
Astronomers identify 45 Earth-like planets in habitable zone
Astronomers have narrowed the search for extraterrestrial life by identifying concentrated groups of Earth-like planets that may offer the most favorable conditions for habitation. Based on updated stellar data and planetary records, researchers have created a catalog of rocky exoplanets located within the habitable zone (the region around a star where liquid water may exist). […]
AI can accurately deliver flood warnings to data-poor areas
A new study reveals that “basic models” trained on vast amounts of common time-series data have the potential to accurately predict river flows, even in areas where there is little or no local hydrological record. This approach could improve flood warnings, drought planning, and water resource management in parts of the world where monitoring data […]
Possibility of halving the impact of aviation global warming by adjusting flight routes
The study shows that changing cruising altitude by relatively small margins can prevent the formation of contrails, a major but often overlooked contributor to atmospheric warming. The findings suggest that avoiding contrail-forming conditions could cut the total climate impact of aviation by nearly half, providing a short-term mitigation option that does not rely on new […]
X-ray breakthrough enables real-time monitoring of electronic chips
An international team of researchers has developed a breakthrough method to observe what’s happening inside electronic chips as they operate. This makes it possible to monitor electronic chips without touching them, disassembling them, or switching them off. This new technology uses terahertz waves, a safe, non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, to detect tiny electrical charge movements within […]
Using plasma technology to break down PFAS contaminants
Plasma Blue addresses growing concerns about PFAS contamination by using plasma technology to effectively degrade these harmful chemicals, providing a cost-effective solution to the growing regulatory pressures and health risks associated with “forever chemicals.” Research by the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the European Commission, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and university […]
UK National Cryogenic Facility Advances Quantum Technology
The UK government has pledged more than £51 million to establish a national cryogenic facility, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s position in quantum technology and advanced materials research. The investment, made through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund, will support the development of a large-scale test environment capable of operating at […]
£14m funding accelerates commercialization of UK space technology
UK companies can now apply for up to £14.7 million in funding from the UK Space Agency. This will open up new opportunities to develop cutting-edge space technology and strengthen the UK’s industrial capabilities. The funding is available through the European Space Agency’s (ESA) General Support Technology Program (GSTP), the flagship program for maturing new […]
EU nuclear energy plan to spend €330 million on fusion and reactor research
The European Commission has approved a new two-year research agenda to improve the EU’s nuclear energy capabilities, with a focus on fusion energy, reactor safety and technological independence. The Euratom Research and Training Work Program 2026-2027 outlines more than €330 million in funding to support nuclear innovation as Europe prepares for rising electricity demand and […]
UK and Ukraine officially sign civil space cooperation
The UK and Ukraine have signed a new bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation in civil space activities, taking an important step in expanding their science and technology ties. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in London by UK Space Agency Director General Paul Bate and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK Valery Zarzhiny creates a formal […]