ESCAPADE mission reveals how space weather affects Mars
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission will be the first to coordinate two spacecraft in orbit around a planet other than Earth. The mission, which launched in November 2025, is currently operating scientific instruments to study the effects of space weather emanating from the sun on Mars. The mission will also study space weather near Earth and on […]
ORNL Labs meets power demands from AI data centers
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)’s new initiative aligns with the U.S. federal strategy to strengthen AI infrastructure and grid reliability. As power consumption by AI data centers accelerates across the United States, ORNL scientists have established a new research institute focused on managing the energy, security, and operational pressures associated with that growth. The institute […]
NHS fleet goes green with £4m grant for EV charging sockets
NHS England has received a £4m grant to roll out hundreds of new EV charging sockets thanks to the extension of the Department for Transport (DfT) NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme. The expansion builds on government funding to provide more than 1,000 EV charging sockets to power electric ambulances and vehicles, saving millions of dollars in […]
Closed-loop water management to protect the environment
Professor Frédéric Coulon, Director of the Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Center (EBIC), explores how a holistic approach to water management can address increasing pressures on water quality while supporting environmental, social and economic resilience. Water tends to be thought of as flowing in a straight line. They are extracted from the environment, used, and then released. […]
Supporting the bright future of neutron science
Helmut Schober, director of the European Spallation Source (ESS), shares an update on progress to date in the construction of Sweden’s next-generation neutron science facility. The European Spallation Source is a next-generation neutron science facility under construction in Lund, Sweden, with its data management and scientific computing center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Once completed and fully […]
Scientists develop solar-activated catalyst to break down PFAS
Breakthrough carbon-based technology offers new routes for PFAS removal and on-site detection. An international group of researchers has unveiled a new solar-powered catalyst designed to break down PFAS, a persistent industrial chemical also known as the “forever chemicals.” The research team, led by the University of Bath, says their prototype material could ultimately support more […]
Changing companion animal care
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of companion animals around the world. Improving the care of companion animals requires global collaboration, strong professional standards, and a commitment to continuous learning. At the forefront of this effort is the World Small Animal Veterinarian Association (WSAVA). WSAVA is […]
How ESA’s extinction design guidelines mitigate space debris
The European Space Agency has published Design for Demise Guidelines, an important step towards achieving zero debris. The Design for Demise guidelines serve as the technical backbone for engineers tasked with ensuring that satellites leave only a single ray of light in the sky as they return to Earth. By February 2021, more than 6,000 […]
£76m invested in national computing to solve key industry challenges
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £76 million investment to launch four new National Compute Resources (NCR). Significant funding for national computing will provide the powerful “digital engine” needed to solve some of society’s biggest challenges, from health care to climate change. Richard Gunn, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Program Director, explains: […]
Establish a long-term policy vision that supports net-zero nuclear power generation
Jessica Johnson, communications and advocacy director at Nucleareurope, outlines the role of nuclear energy in achieving Europe’s sustainability goals and urges policymakers to establish a balanced net-zero energy system. Europe is at a critical energy crossroads. To remain competitive and resilient, and to keep climate neutrality on track, we need to make difficult decisions and […]