New UK task force set up to empower more women in technology careers
Women across the UK will be given more support to enter, stay and lead in UK technology with the launch of the Women in Technology Taskforce by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. This follows the inaugural meeting of the Women in Key Technology Task Force held at the British Science Association on Monday. The UK’s technology […]
EU car package relaxes CO2 emission standards
Europe’s automotive sector has long been a pillar of industrial strength, supporting millions of jobs and supporting innovation across the continent. But with increasing global competition and rapidly evolving technology, the European Commission says a policy reset is needed. The newly launched Automotive Package directly responds to manufacturers’ demands for clearer rules, reduced administrative burden […]
EuroHPC JU launches public offering of 4 million euros to transform HPC system benchmarks
The European High Performance Computing Joint Venture (EuroHPC JU) has announced a major new funding round to reshape the way High Performance Computing (HPC) systems are benchmarked and evaluated across Europe. This initiative, backed by a budget of €4 million under the Horizon Europe program, aims to establish a robust, transparent and future-proof benchmarking methodology […]
Data-driven innovation to improve animal health
vHive is a strategic partnership that leverages data-driven innovation to improve animal health outcomes. Data-driven research is important for disease prevention and overall improvement of animal health. The Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive) is a strategic partnership between the University of Surrey and Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company. We take a multidisciplinary approach […]
Transforming PFAS treatment capabilities
Wastewater treatment facilities in the United States have implemented PerfluorAd™ for PFAS removal. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain among the most problematic water contaminants in the United States. While regulatory standards continue to tighten, with national maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) recently set at 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, industrial and municipal treatment facilities […]
PFAS decontamination of fire suppression systems
With tightening regulatory deadlines, the transition away from legacy PFAS-based firefighting foams has become increasingly urgent. ProDecon® has established itself as a trusted technical partner in PFAS decontamination, supporting the firefighting sector in delivering best-practice transitions and assured regulatory compliance. Across Europe, end users of firefighting foam are rapidly transitioning from C8 and C6 Class […]
Next generation Nissan Leaf signals £450m growth for UK EV industry
Production of the next-generation Nissan Leaf has begun in Sunderland, making it the first new electric car to be mass-produced in the UK from 2020 onwards. Nissan is investing more than £450 million to manufacture the new Leaf at its Wearside factory, supporting more than 6,000 jobs in its supply chain. Industry Secretary Chris McDonald […]
UK to produce radiopharmaceuticals from spent uranium fuel
A major partnership announced today could transform the future of cancer treatment in the UK by turning historic nuclear material into life-saving medicines. Tens of thousands of doses of advanced radiopharmaceuticals will be produced every year using reprocessed uranium produced from spent nuclear reactor fuel, marking a significant scientific and medical milestone for the UK. […]
UKAEA’s new fusion machine aims to commercialize local power
UKAEA has announced a new fusion machine, ELSA, which uses extreme temperatures to inform engineering and design under fusion-related plant conditions. Located at the Fusion Technology Facility (FTF) in South Yorkshire, ELSA produces temperatures on the cryogenic scale of 20 to 70 Kelvin (-253.15 to -203.15 degrees Celsius). This allows the machine to simulate the […]
QuantumDiamonds unveils €152 million semiconductor testing facility
QuantumDiamonds GmbH has announced plans to invest €152 million in a new production site in Munich, making it the world’s first manufacturing facility dedicated to next-generation quantum-based semiconductor inspection systems. The move marks a major step in Europe’s efforts to strengthen its role in a global chip market increasingly defined by advanced packaging, artificial intelligence […]