QCyber project to test secure multi-user quantum networks
The €6 million German effort aims to move quantum communications beyond point-to-point systems and into real-world multi-node infrastructure. A new German research initiative aims to push quantum networks beyond laboratory demonstrations and simple bilateral links. The three-year QCyber project, supported by 6 million euros from the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space, will […]
Hydrogen and RoboticsCo sign first actuator and robotics deal
First Hydrogen Corp. is stepping into the fast-growing world of actuators and robotic systems through a new agreement with Exodus Actuation Solutions Inc., known as RoboticsCo. The two companies have signed a binding letter of intent in which First Hydrogen will acquire a 60% stake in Roboticsco, marking a significant shift towards advanced automation and […]
High-performance computing market expected to reach $91 billion by 2030
High-performance computing has evolved into the foundation of the modern digital economy. The AI race, the need for real-time big data analytics, and the widespread shift to cloud-based supercomputing have made high-performance computing solutions essential for competitive advantage in fields ranging from life sciences to financial modeling. According to a new report, the HPC market […]
Ammonia cracking project advances hydrogen production in Europe
The COUPLE project is expanding ammonia cracking technology to facilitate the supply of clean hydrogen for industry and transportation. Europe is moving closer to widespread adoption of hydrogen as a low-carbon energy solution, and the COUPLE project represents a major step forward in ammonia-based hydrogen production. The initiative aims to address key technological hurdles in […]
EU’s energy-intensive industries reduce emissions, but momentum slows
Greenhouse gas emissions from Europe’s energy-intensive industries have fallen significantly over the past two decades, but the pace of progress is slowing. A new press conference from the European Environment Agency (EEA) warns that without more ambitious structural reforms and full implementation of existing EU rules, further gains may be difficult to achieve. This report […]
EU invests €225 million to deliver next-generation influenza vaccines
The European Union has committed €225 million to accelerate the development of next-generation influenza vaccines that offer protection against a wider range of influenza variants and can be adapted quickly if a pandemic strain emerges. This funding will support influenza vaccines designed to be easy to administer via the nose, mouth or skin patch and […]
Why the industry needs to tackle PFAS in menstrual products
Earlier this month, the UK government announced a strategy to tackle PFAS. Consumer attention to these “forever chemicals” is also increasing, with searches for “PFAS” exceeding 100,000 per month, an increase of 129% over the past three months. Although these chemicals are found in many everyday products, it is the presence of PFAS in menstrual […]
Smile mission to be launched to deal with space weather
With our increasing reliance on satellites, GPS, and global communications, understanding the sun’s impact on Earth has never been more important. That is the purpose of the Solar Wind Magnetospheric Ionospheric Link Explorer (Smile) mission. Just over a year after arriving in the Netherlands in two sections, the spacecraft was fully assembled, tested, and cleared […]
UK backs new technology, gives cutting-edge medical equipment a major boost
Patients in the UK could be the first in the world to benefit from ground-breaking medical devices as clinical research reaches record levels in 2025. More companies are choosing the UK to test cutting-edge medical devices, with a 17% increase in approved clinical studies compared to last year, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare […]
How bee brains are forming the next generation of computer chips
Tom Cassauwers talks about how researchers are developing computer chips inspired by honey bee brains and its influence on robotics. Bees navigate their surroundings with amazing precision. Their brains are now inspiring the design of tiny, low-power chips that could one day guide small robots and sensors. When bees leave the hive, they already have […]