Why the North East is a key driver of the UK’s space economy
The UK’s space economy has rapidly evolved from a niche scientific sector to a cornerstone of the country’s high-tech growth. Advances in satellite technology, space-enabled services and institutional support have now made the UK one of Europe’s most dynamic space economies. While London and the South East remain the main hubs, the North East of […]
UK gigafactories at crossroads: report urges government action
A new cross-party report has warned that the next 12 to 18 months will decide the future of Britain’s giant factories and the wider car industry. The UK Gigafactory Commission, supported by the Faraday Institute, has published a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at accelerating battery investment, protecting more than 200,000 automotive jobs and safeguarding […]
DETANGLE project supports EU cybersecurity regulations
The DETANGLE cybersecurity project was launched in Athens with the aim of helping key sectors in the EU cope with complex cybersecurity regulations. This initiative aims to strengthen the effective implementation of the NIS2 Directive and its cybersecurity regulations in key sectors within the European Union, such as energy, healthcare, transport and digital infrastructure. We […]
EU accelerates quantum readiness with €50 million photonic chip trial
Photonic chips are rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most strategic technologies in the global race towards practical quantum systems. From 2026, Europe’s new major pilot project, Quantum Photonics (P4Q), will bring together expertise from across the continent to turn fragile laboratory breakthroughs into robust, manufacturable, quantum-ready components. Spanning 12 European countries and backed by […]
Precision immunotherapy for companion animals
We combine deep scientific expertise and a clear strategic vision to advance precision treatments for companion animals so they can live healthier, happier and longer lives. Cancer and chronic immune-mediated diseases remain among the most important unmet medical needs in companion animal health. While advances in human immuno-oncology have changed outcomes for many patients, advances […]
The path to sustainable partnerships
Irene Paoletti, EU Project Manager for Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP), explains how city-industrial symbiosis connects cities and industry to share resources, reduce energy use and emissions, and build resilient and competitive regional partnerships that support Europe’s sustainable energy transition. The EU’s industry is decarbonising and at the same time becoming more resilient and […]
The new Dyson sphere: An interplanetary warning system
This article describes the scientific motivation and high-level concept for a warning system for advanced space weather prediction with increasing accuracy. As humanity’s reliance on microelectronics and orbital infrastructure reaches critical levels, our civilisation faces an unprecedented vulnerability to solar volatility. While the original Dyson sphere was a thought experiment in energy harvesting, the “new […]
Sweden launches pioneering Hydrogen Valley project
Sweden is taking a major step towards a climate-neutral future with the launch of a hydrogen valley from the High Coast to the West Coast. This large-scale EU-funded initiative aims to create regional value chains for renewable hydrogen. This six-year project, coordinated by RISE, aims to transform Västernorrland and Western Sweden into a hub for […]
EuroHPC JU expands AI gigafactory and quantum mandate
The latest amendments to EuroHPC JU extend the objective of accelerating the creation of an AI gigafactory in Europe by adding a dedicated quantum technology pillar. The revised regulation will enable the development and operation in Europe of the AI Gigafactory, a world-class AI computing infrastructure that will strengthen European industry and competitiveness, while fostering […]
New facility in Tennessee accelerates fusion materials development
East Tennessee is emerging as the epicenter of fusion energy innovation in the United States following the announcement of a powerful new research facility designed to bring fusion materials closer to commercial reality. A partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Type One Energy and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville […]