Positioning Europe as an important hub for life sciences
The Innovation Platform examines the recently introduced European Life Sciences Strategy and its aim to accelerate Europe’s leadership in the life sciences sector. Life sciences (the study of living organisms and life processes) are essential to our health, environment, and economy, and have important applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Recognizing the importance of this […]
How on-farm methane monitoring can unlock hidden productivity gains
Agcent’s methane measurement technology helps beef producers turn emissions data into powerful productivity insights. For decades, beef producers have relied on tangible performance indicators such as body condition, weight gain, and reproductive success. But one of the biggest drivers of profitability remains hidden. It is the methane emissions of individual animals and the feed efficiency […]
Why global collaboration is key to unlocking 6G networks
The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in strengthening digital infrastructure and progressing towards a 6G world. While the potential of 5G is still unknown, discussions about 6G are slowly gaining momentum. Positioned as the next evolution of communications networks in the 2030s, 3GPP (the global standards body for mobile […]
Satellite launch tests ‘unhackable’ quantum communications
The SpeQtre satellite, a collaboration between the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), RAL Space and Singapore’s SpeQtral, will demonstrate secure quantum communications between UK and Singapore ground stations. While quantum computing promises breakthroughs in many fields, from medicine to finance, it also threatens to break the encryption that currently protects everything from online […]
Photosynthetic bacteria may help reduce PFAS contamination
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Technology have discovered that widespread photosynthetic bacteria can interact with perfluorooctanoic acid, a highly resistant member of the PFAS family. Researchers discovered that the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris pulls PFOA into its cell membrane, and its behavior changes over time. This discovery provides early insight into how […]
Developing a hospitality workforce for a reinvented industry
Centennial College is preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of an industry experiencing a global resurgence. As social and economic conditions change, one thing remains the same. That means people still want connection, comfort, and compassion. And that’s exactly what the hospitality industry delivers – […]
SUN-DT project targets digital transformation of CSP plants
A major European effort to modernize concentrated solar power (CSP) plants has officially begun, with the SUN-DT project beginning work in October 2025. The project, supported by Horizon Europe and bringing together nine international organizations coordinated by the Spanish National Center for Renewable Energy (CENER), aims to accelerate the digital transition of tower CSP systems […]
Development of cutting-edge quantum-based sensor technology
The QUANTIFISEN Alliance has successfully developed new fiber and quantum-based sensor technologies, further establishing Thuringia as a center for specialized fiber optic technology. Thuringia has a long tradition of developing advanced sensor technology, especially in optical technology. With the support of the RUBIN (Regional Entrepreneurial Alliances for Innovation) funding program, 11 companies and two research […]
UK space industry to receive major boost with £1.7bn ESA investment
The UK’s space industry is set for accelerated growth, innovation and security resilience over the next decade after the UK Government confirmed a £1.7bn funding package for the European Space Agency (ESA) programme. The agreement was finalized at the ESA Ministerial Council Meeting (CM25) in Bremen and is one of the UK’s most significant strategic […]
Pioneering metabolomics research for healthier futures
Having been awarded the ERA Chair in Foodomics, the University of Ljubljana discusses its work in metabolomics research in food and nutrition, addressing challenges in the food industry while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The biotechnical faculty of the University of Ljubljana (UL BF) has been successful in the call for proposals of the European […]