PFAS increase risk of gestational diabetes, major review finds
Growing evidence suggests that daily, perpetual exposure to chemicals may be secretly increasing the risk of gestational diabetes, according to a major new scientific review. Researchers have found that pregnant women with high exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are more likely to develop gestational diabetes and see changes in the way […]
Dark matter may have started at a much higher temperature than scientists thought
New dark matter research casts doubt on decades-old theories and sheds light on the early beginnings of the universe. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Paris-Saclay University have discovered that dark matter may have been “incredibly hot” and moving at nearly the speed of light when it first formed. This research provides […]
Materia AI’s platform to drive a circular economy for EV batteries
Materia AI has secured a UK Government grant to accelerate the development of ReGenTrace AI, a platform positioned as the UK’s first AI-driven digital system purpose-built to support a circular EV battery ecosystem. The funding marks a milestone for the startup, which is working to modernize how electric vehicle batteries are collected, processed, and reintegrated […]
New project drives digital transformation in European healthcare
The SUSA project is leading an innovative education initiative to close the digital skills gap in Europe’s healthcare sector. This pan-European initiative spans nine countries and aims to graduate 6,558 students and equip 660 European health professionals with advanced digital competencies. The project offers 20 bachelor’s and 26 master’s programs, complemented by 16 lifelong learning […]
Europe’s auto workers need to be retrained for electrification
Europe’s automotive industry is in a race against time as electrification and digital transformation reshape the map of industrial employment. Europe’s auto workers are facing the most significant skills transition in decades as manufacturers move towards zero-emissions and software-driven vehicles. A new joint report from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Adecco Group warns […]
3km X-ray laser measures the hottest solid material on Earth
The world’s longest thermometer measures the temperature of extreme substances. We use thermometers to measure body temperature in daily life. When scientists need to bring materials to extreme temperatures—for example, to recreate the conditions inside planets, fusion capsules, or laser-stressed metals—they use something much larger: a 3-kilometer X-ray laser. At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in […]
PFAS-free versatile coating for metals, plastics and glass
Nanize’s patented technology creates a durable, functional, PFAS-free coating that fully crosslinks and covalently bonds to the substrate within one minute at temperatures below 70°C. Nanize has developed a patented coating and curing technology that hydrolyzes polysilazane containing functional nanoadditives to create a glass-like, fully cross-linked and covalently bonded surface. Our versatile PFAS-free solutions offer […]
UK secures record 8.4GW auction of offshore wind power
The UK has successfully secured a record 8.4GW of offshore wind power in Europe’s largest auction to date. Through this record offshore wind achievement, the UK has taken a monumental step towards ending dependence on volatile fossil fuels and permanently lowering our bills. The result represents the largest single procurement of offshore wind energy in […]
US moves forward with plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA are taking a giant leap forward with their bold vision of putting a nuclear reactor on the moon. In a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two agencies strengthened their decades-long partnership to develop nuclear fission surface power systems that could power lunar missions and, ultimately, […]
TexMat textile deposit return scheme secures €6 million in EU funding
A major effort is underway in Europe to reshape the way used clothing and home textiles are collected, reused and recycled. The TexMat project, which has received €6 million in funding from the EU, aims to create a scalable deposit return scheme for used textile products across Europe. The initiative aims to increase fiber recovery […]