EU invests €225 million to deliver next-generation influenza vaccines
The European Union has committed €225 million to accelerate the development of next-generation influenza vaccines that offer protection against a wider range of influenza variants and can be adapted quickly if a pandemic strain emerges. This funding will support influenza vaccines designed to be easy to administer via the nose, mouth or skin patch and […]
Why the industry needs to tackle PFAS in menstrual products
Earlier this month, the UK government announced a strategy to tackle PFAS. Consumer attention to these “forever chemicals” is also increasing, with searches for “PFAS” exceeding 100,000 per month, an increase of 129% over the past three months. Although these chemicals are found in many everyday products, it is the presence of PFAS in menstrual […]
Smile mission to be launched to deal with space weather
With our increasing reliance on satellites, GPS, and global communications, understanding the sun’s impact on Earth has never been more important. That is the purpose of the Solar Wind Magnetospheric Ionospheric Link Explorer (Smile) mission. Just over a year after arriving in the Netherlands in two sections, the spacecraft was fully assembled, tested, and cleared […]
UK backs new technology, gives cutting-edge medical equipment a major boost
Patients in the UK could be the first in the world to benefit from ground-breaking medical devices as clinical research reaches record levels in 2025. More companies are choosing the UK to test cutting-edge medical devices, with a 17% increase in approved clinical studies compared to last year, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare […]
How bee brains are forming the next generation of computer chips
Tom Cassauwers talks about how researchers are developing computer chips inspired by honey bee brains and its influence on robotics. Bees navigate their surroundings with amazing precision. Their brains are now inspiring the design of tiny, low-power chips that could one day guide small robots and sensors. When bees leave the hive, they already have […]
Semiconductor boom brings PFAS waste issue into focus
As chipmakers race to meet the surge in demand for generative AI and next-generation electronics, a less obvious problem: PFAS waste is gaining urgency. A new review analyzes how the semiconductor industry deals with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), permanent chemicals that are deeply embedded in modern manufacturing. PFAS are highly valued in chip manufacturing […]
Building research excellence to support the energy transition
The STREACS initiative, led by the American University of Armenia, aims to strengthen Armenia’s research capacity in the energy transition, bring it in line with European standards, and foster cooperation with experts in the field of European research. Against the backdrop of accelerating climate change and energy policy reforms, energy security occupies an important position […]
How RSS-Hydro supports Luxembourg’s space ambitions
RSS-Hydro advances Luxembourg’s space ambitions through innovative satellite Earth observation. In the heart of Europe, a landlocked country is making waves across the orbital frontier. Luxembourg, long known as a global financial hub, has successfully turned its attention upwards and transformed into a “new space” powerhouse. At the heart of this transformation is the Luxembourg […]
AI decision support system for early heart failure risk and detection
The STRATIFYHF project aims to develop an AI-based decision support system for the risk stratification, early diagnosis, and management of heart failure, utilising comprehensive data from European clinical centres to enhance patient care and outcomes. Heart failure (HF) is a global pandemic currently affecting up to 15 million people in Europe. It is a complex […]
Cases of passwordless authentication are increasing in the digital world
For decades, passwords have been the default mechanism for securing digital systems. They are deeply embedded in how organizations authenticate users, secure data, and control access. However, despite continued reinforcement through policy, training, and technical controls, passwords remain the most common point of failure in cybersecurity. The reason is no longer a mystery. Passwords were […]