Improved EV batteries overcome degradation caused by climate change
The electrification of transportation can make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions, which could increase global temperatures. However, rising temperatures accelerate the deterioration of EV batteries, so for those considering purchasing an EV, this could be a make-or-break factor. But in a new study led by the University of Michigan, researchers showed that EV […]
E-CoRe reversible computing project targets energy-efficient computing in the EU
The EU-funded E-CoRe initiative aims to reduce digital energy use by fundamentally rethinking computing. Digital infrastructure already consumes a significant portion of the world’s electricity, and demand is increasing with the expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and distributed systems. Against this backdrop, a new European research initiative is focusing on reversible computing as a […]
Green hydrogen or lost leadership? Europe must act now
Dr. Thomas Hillig, EUUSEW Digital Ambassador, emphasizes that the EU needs to step up its efforts to accelerate a competitive hydrogen industry to stay ahead of the competition. Europe’s hydrogen economy appears to be caught between lofty ambitions and the realities of a sluggish market. Demand is weak, prices remain high, and infrastructure is still […]
NASA strengthens Artemis mission
As part of the Golden Age of Exploration and Discovery, NASA is increasing the frequency of missions under the Artemis program. The expansion of the Artemis program is aimed at achieving the national goal of returning American astronauts to the Moon and establishing a permanent presence there. This expansion includes standardizing vehicle configurations, adding additional […]
Polymer breakthrough could redefine PFAS removal from water
A recent analysis found that man-made materials outperformed traditional filters, but warned that the environmental impact of manufacturing must be addressed. A new scientific review from Shenyang Agricultural University suggests that specially designed polymeric materials may significantly accelerate the removal of PFAS from drinking water, providing a more targeted approach to capturing the most stubborn […]
ESCAPADE mission reveals how space weather affects Mars
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission will be the first to coordinate two spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth. The mission, which launched in November 2025, is currently operating scientific instruments to study the effects of space weather emanating from the sun on Mars. The mission will also study space weather near Earth and on […]
ORNL Labs meets power demands from AI data centers
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)’s new initiative aligns with the U.S. federal strategy to strengthen AI infrastructure and grid reliability. As power consumption by AI data centers accelerates across the United States, ORNL scientists have established a new research institute focused on managing the energy, security, and operational pressures associated with that growth. The institute […]
NHS fleet goes green with £4m grant for EV charging sockets
NHS England has received a £4m grant to roll out hundreds of new EV charging sockets thanks to the extension of the Department for Transport (DfT) NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme. The expansion builds on government funding to provide more than 1,000 EV charging sockets to power electric ambulances and vehicles, saving millions of dollars in […]
Closed-loop water management to protect the environment
Professor Frédéric Coulon, Director of the Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Center (EBIC), explores how a holistic approach to water management can address increasing pressures on water quality while supporting environmental, social and economic resilience. Water tends to be thought of as flowing in a straight line. They are extracted from the environment, used, and then released. […]
Supporting the bright future of neutron science
Helmut Schober, director of the European Spallation Source (ESS), shares an update on progress to date in the construction of Sweden’s next-generation neutron science facility. The European Spallation Source is a next-generation neutron science facility under construction in Lund, Sweden, with its data management and scientific computing center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Once completed and fully […]