Mammoth bones reveal secrets of Ice Age hunters
For more than a century, vast deposits of mammoth bones in central Europe have baffled scientists. Now EU-funded researchers have revealed what they can tell us about how humans hunted and survived during the Ice Age. Shortly before the peak of the last ice age, herds of woolly mammoths roamed throughout central Europe following seasonal […]
Scientists race to understand the health risks of microplastics
From urban air to drinking water, it is becoming impossible to avoid microplastics. EU-funded researchers are currently investigating how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health effects. Those who visited Utrecht’s Wilhelmina Park in the summer of 2023 may have encountered the unusual sight of volunteers cycling for science on […]
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 attracts 1,132 research proposals with the aim of raising €405 million in funding
The European Union has received 1,132 research proposals under Horizon Europe Cluster 6, highlighting intense competition for up to €405.4 million in funding to promote sustainable food systems, biodiversity protection and the circular bioeconomy. Entries include projects related to agriculture, climate action, pollution reduction, and environmental resilience. The funding is part of the EU’s broader […]
A versatile robot gripper inspired by an elephant trunk
EU-funded researchers have developed a soft robot that moves like an elephant’s trunk. Precise enough to pick fresh fruit, yet powerful enough to lift a patient. Lucia Beckai, a soft robotics expert at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, came up with the idea while watching a documentary about elephants. She marveled at the […]
University of Bath promotes new hantavirus vaccine as infections spread
Researchers at the University of Bath are developing a new hantavirus vaccine designed to remain stable without refrigeration. This is a breakthrough technology that could change the way vaccines are distributed globally. The project is led by Professor Asel Saltbaeva together with the biotechnology spin-out company Encilitec. The vaccine has already elicited strong immune responses […]
In-situ PFAS destruction in complex landfill leachates
PFASuiki demonstrates the power of electrochemical oxidation by achieving high destruction rates in one of the harshest landfill environments in Italy. The global regulatory landscape has changed since we first introduced PFASuiki’s electrochemical oxidation (EO) technology. For industrial operators, the focus is no longer just on removal, but on route stability. As landfill and industrial […]
Verralize Rapid Pathogen Detection on Farms
Verralize’s portable biosensor tests enable rapid pathogen detection for animal health, biosecurity monitoring, and early One Health surveillance. For livestock producers, veterinarians and biosecurity teams, delayed responses can have real operational implications. When an infection is suspected in a herd, herd, or mixed animal environment, the time between sampling and treatment determines whether the problem […]
The hantavirus outbreak is not “another new coronavirus”
Authorities are trying to trace at least 29 passengers from the MV Hondius who disembarked after the first death occurred on April 24, but the World Health Organization asserted that “this is not the beginning of a pandemic.” The global battle continues as authorities search for at least 29 passengers from 12 countries who disembarked […]
PFAS destruction and eVTOL project wins first ERS grant from University of Toledo
Projects selected for funding from the newly formed Engineering Research Society (ERS) include research into destroying PFAS and using AI to advance aerodynamic modeling for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The University of Toledo College of Engineering announced its first grant award from the Engineering Research Society (ERS). This was an important step […]
HTS-110 and Stelar launch compact benchtop NMR instrument
The 3Tracer 2.0 HF is the first in a new series of compact high-field NMR magnets that connect to standard power sockets. No liquid helium required. New Zealand magnet manufacturer HTS-110 and Italian NMR partner Stelar srl have launched the 3Tracer 2.0 HF Relaxometer, a compact nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) instrument built around a new […]