EU project to accelerate hydrogen production in Norway
The new project aims to increase Norway’s hydrogen production to 37,081 tonnes per year by 2030. The project, known as NORHyWAY, positions Norway as a European leader in industrial hydrogen production and supports emissions reductions and green competitiveness. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, commented: “In many ways, this project is what […]
Inside the EU’s military innovation push
With €7.3bn allocated for defence research and capability development through 2027, the European Defence Fund is reshaping how Europe develops military technologies, strengthens industrial cooperation, and responds to a rapidly shifting security landscape. Europe’s defence landscape is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. At the centre of that shift is the European Defence Fund (EDF), […]
Calgon Carbon expands drinking water carbon reactivation capacity
Calgon Carbon announced a significant expansion of its drinking water carbon reactivation capacity at its Columbus, Ohio facility. The investment, valued at approximately $100 million, will add approximately 27 million pounds of annual drinking water carbon reactivation capacity and is expected to be operational in 2028. This expansion will enable Calgon Carbon to meet customer […]
Artemis II mission sets stage for lunar return and beyond
As NASA prepares for the launch of the Artemis II crewed lunar spaceflight mission, Christophe Bosquillon and Giuseppe Reibaldi from the Moon Village Association discuss the implications that a successful human return to the Moon could have for lunar exploration and beyond. With the January 2026 North American winter storm, NASA had to delay a […]
UK allocates £30m to strengthen satellite communications sector
The new funding is aimed at helping domestic companies compete in the rapidly expanding global satellite network market. The UK Government has announced £30m of financial support to accelerate the development of satellite communications technology as part of a wider strategy to strengthen the country’s role in the global space economy. The investment, confirmed by […]
More investment needed in U.S. fusion and plasma technology
A new report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends increasing investment in U.S. fusion diagnostic capabilities to accelerate the delivery of commercial fusion power plants. As part of DOE’s Fundamental Research Needs Workshop on Measurement Innovation, experts from academia, private industry, and national laboratories such as PPPL identified critical diagnostic and measurement […]
Chang’e 6 satellite samples reveal solid ground for lunar base
An unprecedented digital analysis of lunar material suggests that more robust regolith could shape plans for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). When China’s Chang’e 6 mission delivered material from the far side of the moon to Earth in mid-2024, planetary scientists knew they were looking at something historic. For the first time, researchers were […]
EU launches €75 million sovereign digital infrastructure platform
A new €75 million European initiative aims to reshape the continent’s digital infrastructure by linking telecommunications networks, edge computing sites, cloud platforms and artificial intelligence capabilities under a single federated framework. The project, known as EURO-3C, was introduced at Mobile World Congress 2026 and is supported by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe research […]
Exposure to PFAS is associated with accelerated biological aging in men
A new analysis of US health data suggests that certain “forever chemicals” may have a disproportionate effect on aging in men in midlife. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or forever chemicals, may be contributing to accelerated biological aging in middle-aged men, according to a new study based on U.S. population data. The […]
The Longitude Prize on Dementia
Ahead of The Longitude Prize on Dementia in March, The Innovation Platform heard from Ruth Dixon, Programme Lead at Challenge Works, about the five finalists and technology-based tools developed to help individuals with dementia maintain their independence at home. The Longitude Prize on Dementia is a £4.4m prize to drive the creation of personalised, technology-based […]