A step towards the future of European fusion research
European Commission Energy Spokesperson Anna Kaisa Itkonen explains future plans to accelerate Europe’s leadership in fusion research and development. With its huge potential to provide safe, cost-effective and sustainable energy options, nuclear fusion presents promising opportunities for the future of Europe’s energy systems. Recognizing this, the European Commission (EC) is committed to accelerating research and […]
PFAS exposure is a concern among U.S. infants born in the 2000s
A new study suggests that babies born in Cincinnati in the mid-2000s were permanently exposed to far more chemicals in the womb than scientists previously believed. The findings shine a spotlight on PFAS exposure during pregnancy and raise new questions about how these persistent chemicals shape long-term health. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as […]
Why slow engines win in space
Innovation News Network takes a closer look at the pros and cons of chemical and electric propulsion, and why slow and steady wins the race. When you think of a rocket, you probably imagine a bright flame, a thunderous roar, and a vehicle taking to the sky. It’s the most dramatic chemical propulsion and exactly […]
Why PFAS are so difficult to remove
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, have an unfortunate nickname: “Forever Chemicals.” That sounds dramatic, but from a chemistry and engineering perspective, it’s not far from the truth. PFAS are resistant to heat, water, oil, sunlight, and biological degradation. These properties have made it commercially valuable for decades. These are also the reasons why […]
Building capacity to scale up biomanufacturing in Nova Scotia
The Verschuren Center fills a critical scale-up gap for biobased manufacturing companies critical to solving global challenges. Biomanufacturing is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of green technologies, including precision fermentation, and is a critical technology for addressing important global challenges related to human and environmental health. Many reports estimate the future impact […]
Low-altitude aircraft communications, navigation, and surveillance
The ANTENNAE project aims to adapt 3GPP telecommunications standards to communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) services to support safe and efficient low-altitude aircraft operations. The ANTENNAE project investigates the applicability of 3GPP telecommunications standards to provide a full range of communications, navigation, and surveillance services to all classes of aircraft operating at low altitudes while […]
Inside D4RUNOFF’s AI Risk Map for Urban Runoff Management
The D4RUNOFF project transforms complex urban runoff data into clear climate-informed risk maps, enabling cities to identify pollution hotspots and confidently plan practical nature-based solutions (NBS). Urban runoff is an invisible, everyday problem and one of the most overlooked environmental risks facing cities today. When it rains, water flows over roads, rooftops, and paved surfaces, […]
The key to Europe’s food security
Dr. Harry J Barraza, COO of PFxBiotech, talks about the role of alternative proteins and precision fermentation in securing Europe’s future food system. Europe’s protein systems are under simultaneous pressure from extreme climate, geopolitical and demographic changes. A diverse “portfolio” of protein sources, including plants, algae, fungi/mycoproteins, insects, fermentable raw materials, and, in the long […]
Celebrating 35 years of battery recycling leadership
In honor of National Battery Day on February 18, Cirba Solutions, the national leader in battery recycling and critical mineral recovery, is celebrating 35 years of promoting responsible, safe and scalable battery recycling in North America. Founded in 1991, the company pioneered commercial-scale lithium-ion processing, built one of the most comprehensive footprints across the continent, […]
How D4RUNOFF tests a solution to urban stormwater pollution
Urban stormwater runoff is increasingly recognized as one of the most complex and underappreciated sources of diffuse pollution affecting rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. As cities become denser and climate change intensifies rainfall events, pollutants that accumulate on roads, rooftops, and urban surfaces will be washed into receiving water more frequently. The impacts are far-reaching, […]