€17 million GAMMA project to accelerate green transport
The project, funded to the tune of €17 million through Horizon Europe, aims to demonstrate how hydrogen-based fuel cells and climate-neutral fuels can transform deep-sea shipping and enable zero-emission operations for large ocean-going vessels. The five-year initiative is led by Icelandic engineering company Verkís and includes a consortium of European innovators including ANT Topic, Fraunhofer, […]
Spin size rewrites the Kondo effect
Quantum effects in Kondo lattices determine whether a system behaves magnetically or non-magnetically, opening new avenues for designing future quantum materials and technologies. The Kondo effect, the interaction between localized spins and conduction electrons, plays a central role in many quantum phenomena. However, the presence of additional charge and orbital degrees of freedom in real […]
£43m investment boosts UK green aviation and economic growth
The UK Government has announced a huge £43m funding injection to accelerate the development of green aviation technology. The investment is aimed at boosting economic growth, creating high-skilled jobs and moving the aviation industry closer to its Jet Zero goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The main focus of the £43m funding is to […]
EU invests €307 million in AI and digital technologies
As global competition for digital technologies intensifies, the European Commission is stepping up investments to ensure Europe remains at the forefront of innovation. The EU announced a major investment of €307.3 million to strengthen its leadership in digital technologies and launched two new funding calls under the Digital, Industry and Space cluster of the Horizon […]
What are “eternal chemicals” and how can we cleanse them?
Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, are joining the global effort to clean up PFAS. Here, three CSIRO scientists share their insights into what PFAS are and how they can be destroyed safely and permanently. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that do not degrade naturally and are often referred to as […]
Transitioning to PFAS-free firefighting foam
Jerry Buck, senior fire protection engineer at Jensen Hughes, provides guidance on how the fire industry can support the phaseout of PFAS in fire extinguishing foams. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are valued for their excellent fire-fighting properties, but they pose significant environmental and health hazards. Historically, one of the most common firefighting foams was […]
Astroscale wins £350,000 contract to transform in-orbit services
The European Space Agency (ESA) has helped Astroscale UK spearhead a cutting-edge project that could redefine the way satellites are kept in orbit. Under the £350,000 Phase A contract, Astroscale will lead the design of the In-Orbit Retrofit and Upgrade Service (IRUS), a mission concept aimed at extending the lifetime of satellites, enabling repairs and […]
The High Seas Treaty heralds a new era in maritime governance
On January 17, 2026, the High Seas Convention officially entered into force, ushering in a new era for the protection and sustainable use of the world’s oceans. The Convention, officially called the Convention on Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), has been hailed as one of the most important achievements in international ocean policy in […]
Promoting Jess’s life-saving rules at all GP surgeries
The UK Government will be distributing Jess’s Rules posters to all GP surgery facilities in England to remind them of their commitment to life-saving patient safety. Jess’s Rules posters will be distributed to all GP surgeries in the UK from this week, demonstrating our commitment to safety to GPs, primary care staff and patients in […]
Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation
The £20 million Westcott Space Hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, providing state-of-the-art facilities to support the growth of space businesses and creating up to 300 jobs. Westcott Space Hub is led by URA Thrusters in partnership with Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust, Skyports Drone Services, Westcott Shared Facilities Ltd and Buckinghamshire Council to provide […]