New satellite communications link to support flights over ocean dead zones
As Michael Allen investigates, researchers are developing satellite links that bring clear, real-time radio and data connectivity to flights over the ocean, helping air traffic controllers keep routes safer and more efficient. On June 4, 2025, an air traffic controller in Spain’s Canary Islands had a clear, uninterrupted conversation with a commercial pilot flying over […]
EU pledges €700 million to Global Fund to tackle global health challenges
The European Commission has announced plans to contribute €700 million to the Global Fund, reinforcing its position as a key player in global health financing. The pledge, announced by Secretary-General Joseph Siquera at the One Health Summit in Lyon, is part of a broader package aimed at tackling infectious diseases and strengthening health systems around […]
Czech startup lets factory workers learn robots through demonstrations
As Anthony King investigates, a Czech startup is making it easier to automate factories by allowing workers to teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations rather than complex coding. What if training a robot to do dirty, dangerous work on a factory floor was as easy as teaching it how to do it? Czech startup […]
Insects sent to the ISS to study the effects of space on the human body
A new International Space Station (ISS) experiment aims to better understand the risks of long-duration spaceflight ahead of future moon missions. As international efforts to return astronauts to the moon accelerate, British researchers are preparing to send tiny insects into orbit in a compact laboratory designed to study the effects of space on the human […]
New solar furnace produces clean hydrogen from plastic waste and car battery acid
A new solar-powered reactor developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could revolutionize plastic waste recycling by using acid from old car batteries to convert waste materials into clean hydrogen, a process that uses acid from old car batteries to transform waste materials into clean hydrogen. Two waste streams can be used to produce […]
Online information about PFAS lacks practical guidance
Analysis of top search results reveals gaps in PFAS risk communication and consumer advice. New peer-reviewed research has raised concerns about the quality and usefulness of online information about PFAS, suggesting that many widely accessed information sources do not provide clear, practical guidance to reduce exposure to so-called “forever chemicals.” The study, published in the […]
EIC Pathfinder Challenges awards €118 million to 30 research projects
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected 30 early-stage research projects to receive funding under the Pathfinder Challenge programme. The EIC is committing approximately €118 million to ambitious and high-potential scientific research in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable materials. The EIT Pathfinder Challenge targets breakthrough concepts at low technical readiness levels, with an emphasis […]
Germany’s quantum repeater project advances quantum internet
A new German research initiative targets one of the most critical bottlenecks in next-generation secure communications: quantum repeaters. The project is supported by approximately €12.4 million in federal funding and brings together leading academic institutions to accelerate the development of the technologies needed for scalable quantum networks and, ultimately, a functional quantum internet. The project, […]
Artemis II sets human spaceflight record with historic lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew has completed a groundbreaking lunar flyby that will take human spaceflight farther from Earth than ever before, and has entered the return phase. The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft have reached the highest distance of approximately 252,756 miles, surpassing the long-standing record set by Apollo 13. The milestone was achieved […]
How IH-MIE is accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
IH-MIE accelerates hydrogen mobility by connecting regions, SMEs and innovations across Europe. Almost 25% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transport, and hydrogen-powered mobility is an important solution for sustainable transport. Recognizing its importance, the European Union (EU) has positioned hydrogen as a strategic pillar of its European Green Deal and Hydrogen Strategy, highlighting […]