Background Global reservoirs of PFAS: Implications for soils, groundwater, and regulatory strategies
New research published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials provides one of the most comprehensive empirical inventories to date of PFAS in the context across environmental media, reshaping how we understand bulk distribution, cross-media transfer, and site management strategies. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer considered solely as pollutants originating from discrete industrial […]
Probiotic supplements permanently “flush” chemicals from the body
Cambiotics has raised $4.76 million in its first clinical trial for a probiotic supplement designed to permanently rid the body of chemicals and bring it back to life. This initial funding will accelerate clinical trials in the US and allow the company to launch its probiotic supplement later this year. The supplement, known as 46&, […]
Building a common operating model in the semiconductor industry
Krish Dharma, strategic advisor for the SEMI Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative, explains how the semiconductor industry is moving from piecemeal insight to coordinated resilience by building a capability-driven blueprint that allows companies to anticipate disruption, improve capital efficiency, and respond more quickly without compromising competitive advantage. The global semiconductor supply chain has entered a […]
What it means for industry
Puragen discusses the UK’s new PFAS Plan, what it means for businesses, and the actions still needed to improve PFAS risks. The long-awaited UK PFAS Plan, whilst broadly welcomed by the environmental sector, has left many experts critical of its lack of clear timelines, enforceable limits and delivery mechanisms. While the EU has led the […]
Global nuclear capacity to increase by 2050
Innovation Platform discussed the World Nuclear Outlook report with the World Nuclear Association (WNA) and delved into its key findings and insights from them. The World Nuclear Association has released the first World Nuclear Outlook report, providing a comprehensive analysis of international nuclear energy goals and strategies. Many countries have committed to tripling global nuclear […]
Advanced PFAS treatment technology: innovation and development
High-volume recovery technologies and new destruction techniques are redefining PFAS treatment for safer drinking water, but the most difficult challenge lies in managing what is left behind from these processes. Advanced PFAS treatment technologies are increasingly combining high-volume recovery with destructive steps to meet increasingly stringent drinking water restrictions. Granular activated carbon has excellent performance […]
Rethinking plastic packaging with innovative biomaterials and AI
The E-OilÉ Horizon Europe project is rethinking how single-dose packaging is used in the food and cosmetics sector. The packaging industry is the source of around 40% of the planet’s plastic waste¹ and Europe’s plastics and materials industry is facing a critical moment. Plastic waste, regulatory demands, and growing consumer awareness are forcing companies to […]
A green digital economy can improve health and sustainability
A new study from Henan Urban Construction University shows that the transition to a green digital economy could reduce energy use and significantly improve public health by 2030. Researchers modeled China’s future economy and quantified how the digital economy will impact everything from carbon emissions to human life expectancy. They simulated different growth scenarios up […]
UKSA internship leads young people to space careers
The UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship program offering 50 paid places to give young people practical experience of a space career. The new program is a UK-wide initiative aimed at giving students a springboard to space careers through structured internships with the space industry. Skills for Space offers placements […]
Record UK renewable energy auction delivers over 14GW of clean electricity
A record number of solar, onshore wind and tidal power projects have been sold in the UK’s biggest ever renewable energy auction. This comes just weeks after the last renewable energy auction delivered the largest procurement of offshore wind power in European history, disrupting the global challenges facing the industry and securing a massive vote […]