3km X-ray laser measures the hottest solid material on Earth
The world’s longest thermometer measures the temperature of extreme substances. We use thermometers to measure body temperature in daily life. When scientists need to bring materials to extreme temperatures—for example, to recreate the conditions inside planets, fusion capsules, or laser-stressed metals—they use something much larger: a 3-kilometer X-ray laser. At SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in […]
PFAS-free versatile coating for metals, plastics and glass
Nanize’s patented technology creates a durable, functional, PFAS-free coating that fully crosslinks and covalently bonds to the substrate within one minute at temperatures below 70°C. Nanize has developed a patented coating and curing technology that hydrolyzes polysilazane containing functional nanoadditives to create a glass-like, fully cross-linked and covalently bonded surface. Our versatile PFAS-free solutions offer […]
UK secures record 8.4GW auction of offshore wind power
The UK has successfully secured a record 8.4GW of offshore wind power in Europe’s largest auction to date. Through this record offshore wind achievement, the UK has taken a monumental step towards ending dependence on volatile fossil fuels and permanently lowering our bills. The result represents the largest single procurement of offshore wind energy in […]
US moves forward with plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA are taking a giant leap forward with their bold vision of putting a nuclear reactor on the moon. In a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two agencies strengthened their decades-long partnership to develop nuclear fission surface power systems that could power lunar missions and, ultimately, […]
TexMat textile deposit return scheme secures €6 million in EU funding
A major effort is underway in Europe to reshape the way used clothing and home textiles are collected, reused and recycled. The TexMat project, which has received €6 million in funding from the EU, aims to create a scalable deposit return scheme for used textile products across Europe. The initiative aims to increase fiber recovery […]
KTH wins Swedish Research Council nuclear technology grant
The Swedish Research Council has awarded SEK 108 million for research environments in nuclear technology at universities including KTH. In August 2025, the Swedish Research Council published a call for proposals entitled “Funds for research environments in nuclear technology”. A total of 15 applications were submitted to council and four were approved. The purpose is […]
Why the world is turning to Greenland’s rare earth metals
As the demand for rare earth metals continues to rise globally, exploration efforts have intensified in Greenland, a country with a vast supply and an ideal climate to mine these commodities. Rare earth elements comprise a group of 17 metallic elements, including the lanthanides as well as scandium and yttrium. Despite their name, they are […]
In Europe, the transition to PFAS-free coatings for packaging materials and textile products is progressing.
The final ZeroF event introduced PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles, exploring technical feasibility, regulatory alignment, consumer acceptance, and future market potential. The European research project ZeroF marked an important milestone at its last stakeholder event “PFAS FREE FUTURE – Safe and Sustainable Alternatives for Packaging and Textiles” held in Barcelona last November. […]
Portugal signs Artemis Accord and joins global space exploration
Portugal has signed the Artemis Accord, officially joining the growing list of countries committed to promoting responsible space exploration. The signing was led by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, Helena Cañón, during a ceremony in Lisbon on the sidelines of the biannual U.S.-Portuguese Government Cooperation Conference. Portugal is the latest of 60 […]
Number of EVs in Africa expected to double by 2050, study finds
The number of electric vehicles in Africa is expected to double between now and 2050, faster than on any other continent. A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI shows that electric vehicles, combined with solar-powered off-grid charging systems, could become economically competitive in many African countries well […]