EU and India begin talks on potential Horizon Europe partnership
The European Commission and the Government of India have formally launched exploratory discussions on a possible partnership with Horizon Europe, marking a significant step forward in EU-India research and innovation cooperation. The announcement follows the 16th EU-India Summit held in New Delhi, where leaders reaffirmed their shared ambition to strengthen cooperation across trade, security, science, […]
How EPA has been tackling PFAS contamination over the past 12 months
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of major initiatives to tackle PFAS contamination, making significant progress in ensuring safer water and healthier communities across the country. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin highlighted EPA’s accomplishments in the Trump administration’s first year, emphasizing a comprehensive strategy that combines science, enforcement, and community support. Commenting on […]
EU launches €2.5 billion NanoIC semiconductor manufacturing facility
Europe has taken a decisive step towards securing its place in the global chip race with the launch of NanoIC, the largest pilot line established under the European Chip Act. The €2.5 billion facility opened at IMEC in Leuven is set to transform semiconductor manufacturing in Europe by enabling the development of chips beyond the […]
Development of rare earth free magnets for renewable energy and mobility
The EU’s growing demand for rare earth magnets threatens the energy transition due to geopolitical dependence and a currently uncompetitive European industry. Europe’s transition to sustainable energy and mobility is the cornerstone of major policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Fit for 55 and REPowerEU. Central to this transition are permanent magnets. Permanent magnets […]
Turning lignocellulosic biomass into sustainable fuel for transportation
ABATE demonstrates the integration of thermochemical and biochemical processes to convert biomass residues into advanced biobased refining intermediates for sustainable transportation fuels. Achieving a climate-neutral energy system requires finding cleaner ways to power sectors that are difficult to electrify, especially long-haul transport and aviation. Sustainable fuels from renewable sources are an important part of the […]
Advanced materials made in space could benefit UK industry
Lifesaving medicines, optical fibers and semiconductors are among the advanced materials that could be manufactured in space to benefit people and businesses across the UK. The UK Space Agency has awarded three British companies contracts to investigate the production of these advanced materials in low Earth orbit, where conditions such as microgravity, natural vacuum and […]
European offshore wind power for a competitive EU steel industry
Heike Winkler, Managing Director of Offshore Wind Kommunikation and EUUSEW Digital Ambassador, talks about how offshore wind and green steel are interdependent for a sustainable transition. The North Sea Energy Cooperation (NSEC) North Sea Summit was held in Germany at the end of January this year. Europe’s offshore wind potential is at the heart of […]
Working together to build the fusion energy supply chain of the future
SAXFUSION connects research institutes with Saxony’s traditional industry to develop commercial opportunities in fusion energy technology. Nuclear fusion has long captivated human imagination. It’s the ultimate clean energy promise. It is the power of the stars that falls on the earth. In an era defined by climate urgency, geopolitical instability, and accelerating global demand for […]
Combat antimicrobial resistance with McGill rapid tests
Breakthroughs in bacterial detection enable faster and more effective treatment. In a breakthrough development, scientists at McGill University have developed a diagnostic system that can identify bacteria and determine which antibiotics are effective against them in just 36 minutes. This innovation represents an important step forward in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a […]
How printed electronics from Tampere Uni is building a sustainable future
Electronics are everywhere, from medicine and agriculture to packaging and logistics, but the way they are manufactured has long carried high environmental costs. At the University of Tampere, Professor Matti Mäntysalo and his research group are challenging the status quo by advancing printed electronics and low-energy manufacturing methods that have the potential to fundamentally reshape […]