Exploring the closed nuclear fuel cycle: From recycling to fuel
Chalmers University of Technology discusses the importance of a closed nuclear fuel cycle in enhancing sustainability by recycling spent nuclear fuel, allowing for more efficient use of uranium and improved waste management. As the global energy system moves toward low-carbon solutions, nuclear power plants continue to play a role by delivering large-scale, reliable electricity with […]
A simple blood test could change the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
A combination of blood tests and ultrathin materials derived from graphite could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For millions of Europeans and the health services that care for them, this is a ticking time bomb for which there is still no […]
Neuromorphic computers promise to reduce energy consumption for AI
The Nitride Technology Center (NTC), a microelectronics consortium led by the Braunschweig University of Technology, is pioneering a new era in computing. Funded by the state of Lower Saxony and the Volkswagen Foundation with funding of 15 million euros, the initiative entitled “Bringing Light to Microelectronics” (BRIGHT) aims to create neuromorphic computers using tiny LEDs. […]
EU tightens import regulations regarding food safety
The European Commission has established a task force to strengthen the European Union’s ability to ensure that imported products meet food safety standards. In particular, it will focus on feed and food safety, pesticide residues and the EU’s coordinated monitoring activities on certain imported products. This task force brings together the expertise of the Commission […]
MareNostrum 5 Major Upgrade Powers EU AI Supercomputing
Europe’s efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence infrastructure have taken a decisive step with the signing of a major procurement contract to upgrade the MareNostrum 5 supercomputer. The European High Performance Computing Joint Venture (EuroHPC JU) has confirmed an agreement with a consortium led by FSAS Technologies and Telefonica, setting the stage for a major […]
Historic deal signed to advance UK and European clean energy security
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband signed a historic clean energy security agreement known as the Hamburg Declaration. The Hamburg Declaration was signed with European allies to strengthen energy security for homes and businesses in the UK and across Europe amid global instability. The agreement will harness the energy wealth of Europe’s shared North Sea to […]
NHS tests AI and robotics to accelerate lung cancer diagnosis
Patients suspected of having lung cancer may soon be able to receive a rapid diagnosis thanks to a pioneering NHS pilot who is combining AI and robotics to reach a cancer that is notoriously difficult to detect. For thousands of patients each year, a suspected lung cancer diagnosis can involve weeks of scans, follow-up visits, […]
Sonic booms offer new way to track falling space debris
Sonic booms are no longer only associated with supersonic jet and rocket launches, as scientists now use them to help solve the rapidly escalating problem of tracking space debris as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. Over the past decade, the number of malfunctioning satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragmented spacecraft orbiting Earth has skyrocketed. This boom […]
Scalable solar energy conversion with tin-based perovskites
The SMARTLINE-PV project aims to develop scalable and environmentally friendly tin-based perovskite solar cells, address the challenge of lead toxicity and improve the crystallization process. Solar energy conversion through photovoltaics is critical in Europe’s transition to a clean, resilient and climate-neutral energy system. Although silicon solar modules dominate today’s photovoltaic market, their stiffness, weight, and […]
EU needs to invest €70 billion a year in climate adaptation, study finds
The EU, member states and the private sector need to invest around €70 billion a year in climate adaptation until 2050, according to a new report. The report, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and funded under Horizon Europe, highlights the importance of climate adaptation to reduce exposure to increasing climate change […]