Water monitoring finds UK chemicals permanently reduced
A new industry-backed study finds that concentrations of many harmful substances, including PFAS compounds, are decreasing, even as mercury levels continue to rise. A long-term national monitoring program suggests that increased policy controls and regulations are beginning to permanently reduce the presence of chemicals in the UK’s water environment. New data from the Chemical Inspection […]
AI system searches for space debris floating in the ocean
Researchers are combining AI-based satellite image recognition with drift prediction models to improve collection of floating space debris in the ocean. Identifying and tracking floating space debris is essential to ocean cleanup efforts. However, despite the abundance of satellite imagery and weather data currently available, effective systems for doing so remain elusive. The AI for […]
Chemically treated Harakeke removes PFAS from water
Harakeke, a New Zealand taonga plant, holds promise as a treatment to remove PFAS from drinking water. In laboratory experiments at the University of Auckland’s Waipapa Taumata Rau, chemically treated Harakeke outperformed other water treatment methods tested. “Our findings suggest that it may be possible to develop a cost-effective PFAS treatment approach based on this […]
Cutting-edge timing technology protects the UK’s digital infrastructure
The UK government has invested in new terrestrial timing technology to reduce reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure such as mobile phone networks and online banking. The clocks and timekeeping systems we all rely on every day will be better protected than ever thanks to our investment in a state-of-the-art National Timing Center (NTC). […]
EU agreement to strengthen the role of farmers in food supply chains
New EU legal reforms aim to rebalance food supply chains, increase contract transparency and give farmers greater bargaining power across the EU’s agri-food sector. The European Union has reached a political agreement on new measures aimed at strengthening the role of farmers in food supply chains, taking an important step in efforts to address long-standing […]
HPCTRAIN builds the EU’s high-performance computing workforce
A new training initiative aims to strengthen high performance computing (HPC) skills across Europe and connect young professionals to the growing field of supercomputing. As demand for advanced computing expertise continues to grow across science, industry and government, Europe has launched a new initiative to strengthen its high-performance computing talent pool. The HPCTRAIN project, launched […]
CardLab launches world’s first FIDO authenticated biometric card
Billions of dollars and work time are lost each year, and that number is growing rapidly, as employees spend significant amounts of time updating, changing, and replacing lost or forgotten passwords and PIN codes. Unfortunately, it becomes a necessary task as fraudsters become increasingly active and skilled at hacking, card skimming, electronic device pickpocketing, and […]
Is space weather hiding alien signals?
Star turbulence can distort extraterrestrial radio transmissions before they leave their home system. Scientists searching the skies for alien signals may have overlooked an important obstacle much closer to the signal’s source. A new study suggests that turbulent “space weather” around distant stars could distort radio transmissions from potential extraterrestrial civilizations, making them difficult for […]
UK begins new vaccine trial for bird flu
A new targeted vaccine trial in turkeys will test the vaccine’s effectiveness as part of the fight to protect wild and captive birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This vaccine trial explores the potential of modern vaccines to protect birds and provides valuable insight into how vaccines work in the field, how surveillance can […]
Spain secures €200 million in EU funding to expand EV value chain
The new EU funding is aimed at strengthening electric vehicle supply chain capacity and supporting Europe’s transition to a net-zero economy. The European Commission has approved a €200 million state aid program for Spain aimed at strengthening manufacturing capacity across the EV value chain, including batteries, hydrogen technology and key raw materials used in electric […]