Orlando Approves 374 Water Waste Destruction Services License
A clean technology company focused on advanced waste treatment has won municipal approval to begin waste destruction services in Orlando after demonstrating its ability to remove hazardous contaminants from biosolids and other waste streams. 374 Water has confirmed that the City of Orlando has granted the company a license to operate at the Ironbridge Regional […]
Specialist palliative care saves thousands and improves lives across the NHS
Specialist palliative care could save up to £8,000 per person and improve quality of life, according to new research published in the journal Palliative Medicine. The study, led by researchers at King’s College London, looked at two modes of palliative care for patients at home and those in acute hospital settings. In addition to significantly […]
Six UK startups join ESA incubator to advance space technology
Six companies have joined the European Space Agency Business Incubation Center UK (ESA BIC UK) program, highlighting the growing role of space technology in addressing challenges both in orbit and on Earth. Through ESA BIC UK, these startups focused on space technology will gain access to technology facilities, research expertise and funding to help early-stage […]
Energy apps turn neighbors into local clean energy power players
Anthony King explores how the AURORA energy app powers local communities and manages energy use. An energy app developed by EU-funded researchers is helping neighboring countries reduce their carbon footprint, reap modest benefits and boost the use of clean power in their communities. A school in Madrid is now powered by solar panels on its […]
AI improves cancer detection in major UK breast screening study
A major UK evaluation has found that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to increase breast cancer detection rates while reducing pressure on screening services. AI has the potential to significantly improve cancer detection during routine breast screening, while reducing pressure on overstretched radiology services, according to a large UK study published today in Nature […]
Water monitoring finds UK chemicals permanently reduced
A new industry-backed study finds that concentrations of many harmful substances, including PFAS compounds, are decreasing, even as mercury levels continue to rise. A long-term national monitoring program suggests that increased policy controls and regulations are beginning to permanently reduce the presence of chemicals in the UK’s water environment. New data from the Chemical Inspection […]
AI system searches for space debris floating in the ocean
Researchers are combining AI-based satellite image recognition with drift prediction models to improve collection of floating space debris in the ocean. Identifying and tracking floating space debris is essential to ocean cleanup efforts. However, despite the abundance of satellite imagery and weather data currently available, effective systems for doing so remain elusive. The AI for […]
Chemically treated Harakeke removes PFAS from water
Harakeke, a New Zealand taonga plant, holds promise as a treatment to remove PFAS from drinking water. In laboratory experiments at the University of Auckland’s Waipapa Taumata Rau, chemically treated Harakeke outperformed other water treatment methods tested. “Our findings suggest that it may be possible to develop a cost-effective PFAS treatment approach based on this […]
Cutting-edge timing technology protects the UK’s digital infrastructure
The UK government has invested in new terrestrial timing technology to reduce reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure such as mobile phone networks and online banking. The clocks and timekeeping systems we all rely on every day will be better protected than ever thanks to our investment in a state-of-the-art National Timing Center (NTC). […]
EU agreement to strengthen the role of farmers in food supply chains
New EU legal reforms aim to rebalance food supply chains, increase contract transparency and give farmers greater bargaining power across the EU’s agri-food sector. The European Union has reached a political agreement on new measures aimed at strengthening the role of farmers in food supply chains, taking an important step in efforts to address long-standing […]