The importance of standardized methodologies in ecological research
Although scientists need to follow standardized methodologies, designing effective protocols is not without its challenges. It was another morning on the way to the field and we checked the weather forecast for the final day of this sampling session. Will we finally have the 48-hour dry period needed to place the invertebrate traps in our […]
From materials to real power
The 5GSOLAR project develops environmentally friendly solar power to power indoor equipment. Solar power has long been associated with rooftops, sunlight, and wide open skies. However, much of modern life takes place indoors, under office lights, kitchen lamps, and the soft light of the home. Our world is filled with small electronic devices that operate […]
Nuclear power plants meet data center energy needs
A new US study outlines how nuclear capacity can support the 24-hour power demands of rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. Accelerating data center growth is forcing a reassessment of how we provide reliable large-scale power, and new research suggests nuclear power plants could play a central role in meeting that demand. A study led by Argonne […]
Aberystwyth University optimizes space weather forecasting
Researchers at Aberystwyth University are leading a new effort to enhance space weather forecasting by addressing one of the field’s most persistent gaps: our limited understanding of the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The project, known as “CorMag: Magnetic Model of the Corona with Upper Observational Constraints,” focuses on improving the way scientists model the Sun’s magnetic […]
$1.9 million grant set to improve understanding of avian influenza
With the support of a recent federal grant, a team of microbiologists at Montana State University will spend the next three years expanding and deepening their research into avian influenza. Avian influenza, one of the world’s most harmful agricultural viruses, will be studied using the university’s cutting-edge technology and facilities. Associate Professor Emma Loveday of […]
ARCHE2 supercomputer brings £4.2bn benefit to UK economy
The UK’s National High Performance Computing System delivers more than eight times the return on public investment, while supporting world-class research results. The UK’s flagship computing system, the ARCHER2 supercomputer, has generated an estimated economic value of £4.2 billion since its launch, according to a newly released independent assessment. The findings suggest that the system, […]
World Recycling Day 2026: Driving systemic change
Recycling is often ignored in corporate sustainability, despite its potentially significant impact. We are already reducing CO2 emissions by 700 million tons each year and have the potential to reduce emissions by 1 billion tons by 2030. Global Recycling Day aims to highlight this opportunity and ensure it gets the attention it needs to achieve […]
Experts call for new legislation as food insecurity rises in the UK
The Food Foundation has released new data showing food insecurity will increase in the UK from 2022 onwards. Levels of food insecurity, although gradually decreasing, remain high. But new data collected in January shows rates of food insecurity are creeping back up. With soaring oil prices and limited fertilizer supplies raising concerns about how a […]
Early PFAS exposure is associated with bone density changes in adolescence
Emerging evidence indicates that PFAS exposure during childhood can affect bone development in adolescence, raising concerns about the long-term health effects of these persistent environmental chemicals. A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society reports an association between early exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and decreased bone density in teenagers. […]
CERN detects new particle at Large Hadron Collider
CERN physicists have reported the observation of a new, previously unknown particle detected during an experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The discovery, announced at the Moriondo conference, represents an important addition to the growing catalog of exotic hadrons and provides a new test case for theories explaining the strong nuclear force. This particle […]