A video game that lets you step into history
From war zones to coal mines to POW camps, a new generation of video games is helping museums bring history to life and reach audiences beyond their walls. What does war look like from the eyes of children? For people far from the conflict, it may be difficult to imagine. A new narrative adventure game, […]
Drug repurposing could improve treatment of rare infantile leukemia
The research team identified three genes associated with a rare form of childhood leukemia and found that clinically available drugs positively affected these genes in tests on mice, increasing survival rates. KMT2A::AFF1-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) is a rare but severe infantile leukemia caused by alterations in the KMT2A::AFF1 gene. BCP-ALL is characterized […]
Advances in solid-state laser technology for sustainable nuclear fusion
The IFuEL project is developing efficient solid-state laser technology for sustainable fusion energy and provides testing facilities for plasma-facing materials. The IFuEL project is at the forefront of advances in solid-state laser technology. As global demand for clean energy increases, this initiative addresses the challenges associated with inertial fusion power generation, while striving to reduce […]
Rethinking space debris in an age of satellite overabundance
From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel and sending debris back to Earth, researchers are finding new ways to tackle the growing problem of space junk. For decades, we’ve littered space with parts of retired satellites and rockets to orbit the Earth. Today, this space debris poses an increasing threat […]
Children with complex medical conditions have higher outpatient antibiotic exposure
A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital found that annual prescription rates increased nonlinearly as a child’s level of underlying medical complexity increased, raising concerns about outpatient antibiotic exposure. Continuous use of antibiotics not only increases the likelihood of antibiotic-related complications, but also increases the likelihood of antibiotic resistance. Children with medical complications (CMC) are […]
Walton AI Facility boosts AI research in Ireland with €1 million investment
Ireland’s drive to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities has taken a concrete step with the launch of the Walton AI facility in Waterford. The project, backed by more than €1 million in funding secured by South East University of Technology’s Walton Institute (SETU), forms part of a wider national investment of €17 million announced […]
Satellite startup raises $32 million to become Europe’s largest carrier
Satellite internet startup Univiti has also secured a €31 million contract from French space agency CNES, with a total of €68 million to help support efforts to launch more than 3,000 satellites. A European competitor is seeking to challenge the dominance of American communications satellites, with a 68 million euro investment from France. Unity closed […]
New East African bat coronavirus can invade human cells
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-funded researchers have identified a new bat coronavirus in East Africa that can invade human cells, raising concerns about the potential for future outbreaks. The study, led by the Perbright Institute and published in the journal Nature, focused on viruses circulating in bat populations and their potential to make […]
Addressing the flexible plastic waste challenge
Jean-Loup Masson, Director of Circular Solutions Center at The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, discusses the Alliance’s latest report on flexible plastic waste management. To address the growing problem of soft plastic waste, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released a new report titled “Soft Plastic Packaging Waste Challenges and Solutions”. By taking a […]
EuroHPC supports €290 million AI supercomputer for IT4LIA AI factory
Significant public investment is being put into the next phase of Italy’s high-performance AI infrastructure, with a new AI supercomputer being commissioned at the IT4LIA AI factory in Bologna. The effort is being led by the European High Performance Computing Joint Venture (EuroHPC JU) in partnership with E4 Computer Engineering and Dell Technologies. The system […]