EuroHPC and Bull collaborate to bring AI supercomputer to Mimer AIF
EuroHPC Joint Undertaining (EuroHPC JU) has signed a procurement agreement with Bull to install a new AI supercomputer in Linköping, Sweden. The system will underpin the next phase of the Mimer AI Factory (AIF) initiative and expand Europe’s AI infrastructure. The AI supercomputer will be hosted and operated by the Swedish National Academic Infrastructure for […]
Texas A&M’s optical propulsion technology could cut travel time to Alpha Centauri to 20 years
Researchers at Texas A&M University have demonstrated optical propulsion using a laser-driven “metajet” with full three-dimensional control. Their laboratory-scale results suggest that a light-powered propulsion system could reduce travel time to Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to our own, to about 20 years. With current space propulsion technology, this journey would take hundreds of […]
New U.S. method triples yield of renewable natural gas from waste
A Washington State University (WSU) research team has developed a wastewater treatment method that significantly increases the production of renewable natural gas while cutting treatment costs in half. The pilot study, published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, focuses on improving anaerobic digestion, a widely used wastewater treatment method in which microorganisms break down organic materials […]
PFAS remediation using microbial and fungal systems
Myconaut integrates macro and microbiology to transform PFAS contamination into manageable environmental solutions PFAS are no longer an emerging issue. They are a distributed, system-level constraint across water infrastructure, agricultural land, industrial supply chains, and human health. Their defining characteristic, the strength of the carbon-fluorine bond, has made them resistant to environmental degradation and many […]
EEA highlights barriers slowing growth of European circular economy
Europe’s commitment to a more sustainable economic model is entering a decisive phase. Two new assessments published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) argue that achieving a functioning European circular economy depends not just on ambition, but on how well policies work for people, from entrepreneurs to workers to consumers. EEA Director-General Leena Ila-Mononen explained: […]
IFBF2026 – It’s time for flow batteries!
The flow battery community’s flagship event, the International Flow Battery Forum (IFBF®), will be held June 16-18, 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Budapest, Hungary (and online), bringing together 350 flow battery experts from around the world. IFBF is an annual event that promotes the latest developments in the commercialization and technological advancements of flow […]
Biochar could help clean up PFAS pollution by breaking down chemical elements
One study is examining the potential for biochar to remediate PFAS contamination through adsorption, helping to break down components of permanent chemicals. New research from Shenyang Agricultural University suggests that biochar could be used as part of a solution to tackle the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”, […]
Why human-centered design and digital tools will determine the success of the energy transition
As countries accelerate electrification by expanding renewable energy and modernizing aging power grids, it is becoming clear, as Vincent Dessalle explores, that the energy transition will be built not just on infrastructure but also on the workforce. Investment levels, supply chains and new technologies are frequently talked about in this space. But the most decisive […]
Incorporating the consumer perspective into organic farming
Cittadinanzattiva – Active Citizenship Network’s Mariano Votta and Bianca Ferraiolo explore how consumer insights will impact the future of organic farming On 29th and 30th April, Cittadinanzattiva – Active Citizenship Network (ACN) will host an EU workshop in Rome, Italy entitled “Meeting consumer needs in organic farming: a qualitative assessment”. Policy background and goals The […]
Propelling manufacturing, aerospace and defence innovation through applied research
The Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) at SAIT is enhancing applied research capacity in aerospace, defence, and manufacturing sectors. At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) is ready to take flight in […]