UK drone sector to expand significantly with £46.5m funding
The UK Government has announced a £46.5m funding package to accelerate the future of drones, flying taxis and advanced aviation technology across the country. The investment, made through the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), aims to boost the uptake of commercial drone services, as well as strengthen the safety and security rules governing their use. […]
FDA finds low levels of chemical contamination in U.S. infant formula
More than 300 products were tested as part of a nationwide safety review targeting toxic metals, pesticides, PFAS chemicals, and other contaminants. The results showed that most infant formula samples contained no detectable contaminants, or only in trace amounts that were within existing safety expectations. Federal officials said the findings support confidence in the U.S. […]
European Processor Initiative finishes second stage
As the EPI completes its second stage, it speaks to some of its project partners to find out more about the processors being developed by the project European Processor Initiative, a project of 27 partners from ten countries working on developing a low-power processor that will power European exascale supercomputers, finished last month, after two […]
Finalists announced for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Award
Nine finalists have been announced in three categories for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Award (EUSEW Award), which recognizes outstanding individuals and projects for their innovations and initiatives in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Awards are given in three categories: small and medium-sized enterprises promoting energy efficiency, community energy activities, and women in energy. […]
NHS launches rapid injection of pembrolizumab for 14 cancers
The NHS has started offering a faster injectable form of pembrolizumab to cancer patients across the UK, with the aim of significantly reducing cancer treatment times. The new delivery method replaces lengthy intravenous infusions with quick subcutaneous injections that can be administered in just 60 seconds. This modern approach to pembrolizumab treatment is designed for […]
Copernicus Sentinel 1D satellite begins full operation
Launched last November, the Copernicus Sentinel 1D satellite completed a critical on-orbit commissioning phase and marked a milestone in Europe’s flagship radar mission. Sentinel 1A, the first generation satellite of the Copernicus program, was launched in 2014. The Sentinel 1 mission was intended to provide consistent, high-quality Earth observation data to the Copernicus Service to […]
Hydrogen radicals revealed to be key to PFAS decomposition
New research from Aarhus University reshapes our understanding of PFAS destruction and points to more effective water treatment technologies. Global efforts to tackle PFAS contamination may have taken a meaningful step forward. Scientists have identified hydrogen radicals as the main factor in the breakdown of these highly persistent chemicals under ultraviolet light. This discovery sheds […]
Harnessing sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuel has the potential for large-scale applications
A research paper by University of Adelaide PhD candidate Xiao Lu suggests that harnessing sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean energy is a “huge opportunity”, but still faces challenges in moving from laboratory success to real-world applications. In a paper titled “Opportunities and challenges in sustainable fuel production from plastics” published in the journal […]
King Charles launches Project Nova to track space debris from Bermuda
Charles III officially launched a major UK-led effort to monitor space debris, announcing the £40 million Project Nova during the final leg of his visit to Bermuda. The effort, led by the UK Space Agency, will establish a global network of telescopes designed to detect and track dangerous objects orbiting Earth. The first phase of […]
Microgripper developed for precise assembly of fragile cell spheroids in tissue engineering
A team at Purdue University has designed a mobile microgripper (MMG) that can handle fragile cell spheroids with controlled force and high spatial precision. Spheroids have become essential for tissue engineering because they can mimic the biological interactions between cells and the surrounding matrix, but they are very fragile and can be problematic to handle. […]