UK accelerates clinical trials with new reforms in 2026
The UK is stepping up efforts to become a world leader in clinical trials, with new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) revealing research activity will rise sharply in 2025. The number of clinical trial applications from January to November 2025 increased by 9% compared to the same period in 2024, […]
What you need to know
Thinking about entering the PFAS market? Explore trends, regulations, and solutions to stay ahead in this evolving applications space. Whether you’re a contract testing lab, industrial manufacturer, remediation company, or regulator, staying up to date with evolving PFAS regulations and analytical developments is crucial. In this article, you’ll discover emerging trends, key method considerations, practical […]
Uncovering soil health through precision mapping
With the advent of digital agriculture, information about soil health remains in the dark. SQAT offers a cost-effective solution, leading to lower agricultural costs and a reduced environmental footprint. The ground beneath our feet is changing. The EU Soil Observatory found that 89% of Europe’s agricultural soils are degraded. Industrial agricultural practices such as intensive […]
EU strengthens rules on PFAS in drinking water
The European Union has begun implementing a major review of how PFAS are monitored and managed in drinking water, marking an important step in protecting public health and protecting water resources across the EU. The changes stem from the revised Drinking Water Directive, which introduces EU-wide standards to track and reduce harmful chemical contaminants. Commenting […]
Where radiation measurements become knowledge
At Politecnico di Milano, radiation measurements – from neutrons to ultrafast beams, dosimetry to tomography – become knowledge, bridging basic research and real-world applications. The Nuclear Measurement Laboratory (NML) focuses on the research, application, and development of methods for harnessing and measuring radiation fields of various types and properties. Based at Politecnico di Milano, NML […]
Ancient ‘dead galaxy’ starved by supermassive black hole
Astronomers at the University of Cambridge have identified one of the oldest known dead galaxies, shedding new light on how some giant galaxies in the young Universe suddenly stop forming stars. Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), researchers have discovered that growing supermassive black holes […]
Developing the microelectronics and photonics value chain in Quebec
Quebec needs to focus on microelectronics and photonics to become more globally competitive. Quebec’s technology industry is at a strategic inflection point. On September 17, 2025, PRIMA Québec published a groundbreaking study titled “Developing a secure microelectronics and photonic value chain in Quebec.” The analysis, led by the SIA/Yole Group consortium, highlights specific niche areas […]
Investment in climate adaptation is key to Europe’s future, EEA warns
Floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires already drain tens of billions of euros from the European economy every year. A new press conference from the European Environment Agency (EEA) makes a clear case that accelerating investment in climate adaptation across agriculture, energy and transport is no longer an option, but is essential to safeguard Europe’s prosperity […]
New platform aims to transform spinal biology research
The newly developed platform aims to create high-fidelity 4D models of the human spinal cord using advanced bioprinting techniques and patient-derived cells. Developed with funding from an ERC Consolidator Grant, the SPINECRAFT platform creates state-of-the-art 4D human spinal cord structures that reflect the structure and function of a real spinal cord. This ambitious approach represents […]
Baltic and Nordic chip competence centers merge
The Nordic and Baltic Chip Competence Centers have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) bringing together Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Baltic States to jointly promote the strengthening of research, technology and industrial capabilities. The agreement was formalized at a meeting of the Nordic Chip Centers and sets out a shared vision to […]