Putting science at the center of health
Today marks World Health Day. World Health Day is the annual day when the world focuses on health, one of the most fundamental issues shaping societies everywhere. World Health Day 2026, observed every April 7 to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), is centered around a clear and urgent message: science must […]
Chemical recycling process transforms acrylic plastic recovery
A British research team has unveiled a new chemical recycling technology that could significantly improve the way acrylic plastics are recovered and recycled, and address long-standing efficiency and quality challenges in plastic waste management. Scientists at the University of Bath report that this method can break down polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), commonly used in products such […]
RSV vaccination eligibility expanded to over 80s in UK
The NHS will expand the use of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in England to cover millions more older people as health authorities aim to ease the seasonal burden on hospitals from respiratory infections. From April 2026, all adults aged 80 and over and residents of aged care homes will be able to receive the […]
Artemis II mission, first manned lunar flyby launch in more than 50 years
The Artemis II mission successfully launched, marking the first time humans have entered lunar orbit in more than half a century. This milestone flight marks an important step in NASA’s broader strategy to establish a sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit. NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in […]
Data center infrastructure has PFAS contamination issues
Andy Mae Hardin, communications intern at the Environment and Energy Institute (EESI), talks about data center issues that contribute to PFAS contamination. As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase in the United States and around the world, data centers have simultaneously expanded and proliferated to accommodate AI’s massive workload demands. These data […]
Small particle accelerators that open up new scientific fields
Researchers at Osaka University have achieved an important milestone in the development of a tabletop X-ray laser, with the goal of building an ultra-compact high-energy electron accelerator. Researchers have taken an important step toward miniaturizing particle accelerators by demonstrating free-electron laser amplification at extreme ultraviolet wavelengths using high-intensity lasers. By producing a high-quality monoenergetic electron […]
EU investigates state aid for six new French nuclear reactors
The European Commission has launched a detailed investigation into France’s proposed financial support for a new generation of nuclear reactors. The investigation will examine whether the planned aid package aimed at funding six new nuclear reactors complies with EU state aid rules, particularly with regard to competition and proportionality. Officials stress that opening a formal […]
The first ‘smart’ drug to fight cancer cells
A team at the University of Geneva has designed a molecular system that identifies and neutralizes cancer cells with unprecedented precision, paving the way for autonomous, self-regulating drugs. Using synthetic DNA strands, this smart system recognizes cancer cells with great precision and releases powerful drugs only where they are needed. Beyond cancer treatment, this research […]
NASA prepares moon mission
The long-anticipated Artemis II launch is in its final hours, with NASA teams undergoing a carefully planned series of checks and preparations for the launch, scheduled for today by 6:24 p.m. EDT. At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, engineers and mission experts are working methodically to ensure that both the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket […]
PFAS crisis in Flanders (Belgium): butterfly effect
ARCHE Consulting’s Marnix Vangheluwe, Nathalie Briels and Hadewych Vanhooren discuss the origins and spread of the PFAS crisis in Flanders, Belgium. Over the years, a trend of decreasing Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI) values for PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), persistent chemicals within the PFAS group, has been observed (Figure 1) (Brunn et al, […]