Strengthening Europe’s pandemic preparedness
From everyday infections to new health threats, it’s essential to be prepared for what comes next. Pandemic preparedness is central to that effort. Dr. Renée Delde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid Medical Research Network, talks about how stronger European cooperation and support from the EU is creating a more agile and coordinated clinical research […]
UK and California deepen ties in clean energy field
Representatives from the United Kingdom and California signed a new agreement in London, building on decades of cooperation on climate and clean energy. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California Governor Gavin Newsom deepens decades of cooperation between the UK and California. Create a modern framework to drive […]
KRICT microfluidic device simplifies PFAS and contamination detection
A South Korean research team has unveiled a microfluidic device that could change the way scientists detect harmful contaminants in water and food samples. This technology eliminates the need for filtration and other labor-intensive preparation steps and allows contaminants to be extracted directly from samples containing solid particles such as sand or food residue. The […]
Investing in sustainable food innovation
The European Commission’s investment proposal aims to accelerate innovation in sustainable food production as part of a new strategy for European life sciences. The European Commission is working to transform food production across Europe using biotechnology, sustainability and capital investment. As part of the recently published European Life Sciences Strategy, the EU is targeting sustainable […]
Refurbishment automation at the heart of circular electronics
Challenges, opportunities, and Wisematic’s role in the future of smart device refurbishment. The rapid expansion of the global secondary market for consumer electronics has established refurbishment as a central component of the circular economy. In Europe, where sustainability, resource efficiency, and carbon reduction are high political priorities, the refurbishment of smartphones and other smart devices […]
Strengthening disaster resilience: positivity, equity and collaboration
The Center for Disaster Protection works to improve global disaster preparedness and resilience through proactive risk management and financial strategies. As climate change intensifies and disasters become more common, it is clear that we need to strengthen our disaster preparedness. Effective disaster management involves not only responding to crises, but also being proactive and working […]
High-resolution imagery for high-precision digital elevation models
On the remote island of Tristan da Cunha, high-resolution satellite and drone imagery will be integrated to create an accurate digital elevation model. Medium-resolution global digital elevation models (DEMs), such as SRTM and ASTER GDEM, have supported geoscience research for more than 20 years. However, many environmental and hazard-related applications, such as landslide risk, flooding, […]
PFAS Treatment: Search, Capture, Destroy
A sustainable end-to-end approach to PFAS management. PFAS are a large group of persistent synthetic chemicals that are widely used in industrial processes and consumer products. Resistance to degradation has increased pollution of emissions into drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, soil, and air. With increased regulation across Europe and globally, utilities and industrial operators face increased […]
What the Hydrogen Nation says about hydrogen in the UK
Dr Emma Guthrie, Chief Executive of the Hydrogen Energy Association, outlines that the HEA’s recently published First Hydrogen Nation Report reveals that the limiting factor is no longer whether we can produce hydrogen, but whether we can generate profitable demand at the pace. We are extremely proud of the breadth of information, statistical evidence and […]
Developing safe and sustainable alternatives to hazardous substances
DESIDERATA accelerates the transition to safer chemistry by developing sustainable alternatives to hazardous materials used in lubricants, coatings, and chemical components. DESIDERATA brings together 16 partners from 13 European countries under Horizon Europe (CORDIS) to translate the EU’s safe and sustainable design framework into real-world chemical innovation. This project focuses on developing safer alternatives to […]