MAST Upgrade begins new fusion energy experiment in UK
The UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA) has launched a major new phase in fusion research as its flagship MegaAmp Spherical Tokamak (MAST Upgrade) enters its fifth scientific campaign. This six-month program marks a significant step towards the delivery of the UK’s first fusion power plant prototype and strengthens the UK’s position at the forefront of […]
Rings around M dwarf provide new clues about planetary habitability
A study at the Carnegie Institution for Science considers the use of naturally occurring space weather observatories orbiting the early orbits of at least 10% of M dwarfs. We know that most M dwarf stars (smaller, cooler, and fainter than the Sun) host at least one rocky Earth-sized planet. Most of them are inhospitable, too […]
Norit’s global activated carbon solutions for a safer future
Norit discusses the current PFAS regulatory landscape, the scientific factors influencing PFAS adsorption on activated carbon, and how the company is demonstrating PFAS destruction at scale in its reactivation plant. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as one of the most pressing challenges to water quality in our time. These synthetic chemicals are extraordinarily […]
Separate and concentrate the most difficult industrial flows
Helios Innovations’ technology has been demonstrated to separate and concentrate PFAS from highly contaminated industrial waste streams containing more than 20 million ng/L of AFFF. PFAS contamination is widely discussed today, especially in the context of drinking water, groundwater protection, wastewater treatment, and human exposure. However, the streams that receive the most public attention are […]
SAFELOOP pioneers safer, higher-performance Li-ion EV batteries
The SAFELOOP project is working to develop safe, sustainable, high-performance lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries for the European EV industry. SAFELOOP (Safely Promoting Future EVs with Lithium-Ion Batteries Through Optimized Pathways) is a 36-month project launched in June 2024, bringing together 15 partners from 11 countries. SAFELOOP is funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research […]
Why homebuyers should undergo a PFAS inspection
A new national survey shows homebuyers are ready to address PFAS once rapid and accessible testing tools are available. For decades, PFAS testing has been conducted almost entirely within a regulatory, industrial, and scientific environment. Water utilities test at the treatment plant level, environmental agencies measure PFAS during contamination events, and laboratories rely on specialized, […]
SHASAI Project Protects AI Systems from Cybersecurity Threats
SHASAI, a new EU-funded project, will address cybersecurity risks in AI systems, from design to actual operation. Funded under the Horizon Europe program, SHASAI aims to strengthen the security, resilience and reliability of AI-based systems as cybersecurity threats become more common. Address cybersecurity risks from early design and development stages to deployment and actual operations. […]
The missing link in the circular economy
Ellie Gabel details how extending the lifecycle of products can reduce waste, emissions and costs while helping businesses and consumers transition to a circular economy. Innovators in every industry know that replacing parts and machinery is one of the most disruptive and economically draining endeavors. Consumers are feeling this too, as product quality declines and […]
US spends $2.7 billion to boost uranium enrichment
The United States is making the largest investment in uranium enrichment in decades. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a major $2.7 billion plan to rebuild and expand domestic uranium enrichment capacity over the next 10 years. The funding marks a decisive shift away from foreign uranium suppliers and a new move in the nation’s […]
Enabling labs to protect what matters
The Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ EFOX mass detector provides a breakthrough solution for environmental and food safety laboratories, delivering high-resolution analytical capabilities to simplify workflows and enhance PFAS detection without the complexity and cost associated with traditional systems. Environmental and food safety laboratories around the world are facing a rapidly changing situation. Every year, new […]