AI smart glasses win Dementia Longitude Award
The Longitude Award for Dementia awarded CrossSense a £1 million prize. CrossSense is a personalized AI-powered assistant for smart glasses that identifies everyday objects and guides people with early-stage dementia through daily activities. Smart glasses capture the environment of people living with dementia, and AI interprets that information to help users take the actions that […]
Reusable rail vehicle market expected to reach $263 million by 2036
Vehicles designed for multiple missions and with precise navigation and recovery capabilities are emerging as critical infrastructure for the future of the space economy. The reusable orbital vehicle market is entering a transformative growth phase driven by increasing congestion in orbit and the urgent need for sustainable space operations. The reusable orbital vehicle market, valued […]
Australian researchers develop first practical quantum battery
Australian researchers have reported a working prototype of a quantum battery, marking a remarkable step towards next-generation energy storage technology. The study, published in Nature Light: Science & Applications, provides experimental evidence that quantum systems enable faster charging operations than traditional battery designs. The project was led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, in collaboration […]
Muon detector network for monitoring space and terrestrial weather
gLOWCOST is an international scientific effort aimed at transforming Earth into a large-scale network of low-cost cosmic-ray muon detectors to monitor dynamic changes in space and terrestrial weather. The gLOWCOST project (short for Global Low-Cost Cosmic Ray Muon Detector Network for Monitoring Dynamic Changes in Space and Surface Weather) is a flagship international effort headquartered […]
How agrivoltaics can accelerate Europe’s energy transition
Jiri Bim, EUSEW Digital Ambassador and Head of Permits and Agrivolta at the Czech Solar Association, reveals how Agrivolta offers Europe a practical way to accelerate the adoption of clean energy by combining solar power and agriculture. Across Europe, the race to decarbonize energy systems often collides with land use concerns and slow permitting processes. […]
The importance of standardized methodologies in ecological research
Although scientists need to follow standardized methodologies, designing effective protocols is not without its challenges. It was another morning on the way to the field and we checked the weather forecast for the final day of this sampling session. Will we finally have the 48-hour dry period needed to place the invertebrate traps in our […]
From materials to real power
The 5GSOLAR project develops environmentally friendly solar power to power indoor equipment. Solar power has long been associated with rooftops, sunlight, and wide open skies. However, much of modern life takes place indoors, under office lights, kitchen lamps, and the soft light of the home. Our world is filled with small electronic devices that operate […]
Nuclear power plants meet data center energy needs
A new US study outlines how nuclear capacity can support the 24-hour power demands of rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. Accelerating data center growth is forcing a reassessment of how we provide reliable large-scale power, and new research suggests nuclear power plants could play a central role in meeting that demand. A study led by Argonne […]
Aberystwyth University optimizes space weather forecasting
Researchers at Aberystwyth University are leading a new effort to enhance space weather forecasting by addressing one of the field’s most persistent gaps: our limited understanding of the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The project, known as “CorMag: Magnetic Model of the Corona with Upper Observational Constraints,” focuses on improving the way scientists model the Sun’s magnetic […]
$1.9 million grant set to improve understanding of avian influenza
With the support of a recent federal grant, a team of microbiologists at Montana State University will spend the next three years expanding and deepening their research into avian influenza. Avian influenza, one of the world’s most harmful agricultural viruses, will be studied using the university’s cutting-edge technology and facilities. Associate Professor Emma Loveday of […]