PFAS – “Forever Chemicals” that require urgent action
The Marine Conservation Society discusses the impact of PFAS chemicals on our health, the environment, and marine ecosystems, and highlights the need for urgent action and intervention to prevent further damage. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of thousands of similar chemicals that were first manufactured in the 1950s and are now widespread […]
The next wave of AI regulation: Balancing innovation and safety
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and daily life, governments and regulators around the world are rushing to create frameworks that protect society and enable innovation. The term AI regulation has rapidly transitioned from a future concept to a current mandate, with major legislation coming into force, new policies being debated, and new […]
The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future
Ceva Animal Health highlights why vaccine development is important to address the growing threat of avian influenza. Avian influenza is endemic around the world, threatening poultry production and food security, as well as posing a potential risk to human health. Animal health company Ceva Animal Health believes vaccination can be a powerful tool to support […]
INL advances MARVEL nuclear microreactor program
The race to deploy nuclear microreactor technology into the real world is moving from theory to practice. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has announced the first group of end-user experiments for the Microreactor Applied Research Validation and Evaluation Program, known as MARVEL, taking an important step toward accelerating next-generation nuclear energy. This effort explores how micronuclear […]
The dynamic duo that forms the power grid
EUUSEW Young Energy Ambassador Mbuvir Burida talks about how AI can solve power grid challenges to fully integrate renewable energy into society. Have you ever asked ChatGPT what the world’s most pressing challenges are? It ranks climate change as number one. So why not use the technology behind ChatGPT to solve that challenge? The most […]
UK needs to urgently tackle PFAS contamination crisis
Dr Shubhi Sharma, Research Scientist at the CHEM Trust, believes the UK needs to address the widespread PFAS contamination crisis, highlighting the cost of inaction and the importance of adopting new regulatory measures. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals that are often referred to as “permanent chemicals” because they can […]
Blood tests predict chemotherapy resistance in men with advanced prostate cancer
A new study has identified a way to predict resistance to a type of chemotherapy commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Using samples from more than 200 men with advanced prostate cancer, researchers found a significant association between chromosomal instability in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) (cells released into the bloodstream from the primary tumor) […]
Japan joins groundbreaking research partnership with Horizon Europe
Japan is set to become one of the closest international partners in Horizon Europe, the European Union’s €93.5 billion research and innovation program. Negotiations between the European Commission and Japan have concluded successfully, paving the way for a formal partnership with Horizon Europe, scheduled for 2026. The agreement heralds a new era of global cooperation, […]
UK government announces biggest animal welfare reforms in history
The UK Government will today publish its Animal Welfare Strategy, setting out new plans to protect cherished pets and much-loved wildlife across the country. Laws, regulations and current animal welfare practices need to be reformed as they have not kept up with the latest evidence and have led to instances of individuals exploiting loopholes. The […]
Evaluation of liquid source duration during incidental post-control stages
The EURATOM SOCRATES project investigates liquid source term phenomena associated with serious accidents in nuclear power plants and develops innovative methods and computer models for liquid source term management. “Liquid source term” refers to radioactive materials present in various liquid pathways, such as containment sump, cooling water, and groundwater, during and after a major nuclear […]