Extracting chitin using microbial co-culture fermentation
The X-Food Research Laboratory uses co-culture fermentation as a platform to develop environmentally friendly packaging materials. When crustaceans such as lobsters, shrimp, and crabs are processed for human consumption, approximately 45-60% of their total mass becomes waste. Furthermore, only a portion of this waste is used as animal feed or fertilizer, and the rest is […]
Genesis Mission launches new era of AI computing in the US
The United States has launched a wide-ranging federal initiative aimed at redefining the nation’s scientific and technological future. The new mandate, known as the Genesis Mission, is framed as one of the most ambitious U.S. research efforts in decades rooted in the accelerating power of AI computing. The mission, announced in a White House executive […]
How the Netherlands built a big tent for cellular agriculture
Cellular Agriculture Netherlands (CAN) explains how the Netherlands is leading the way in innovation in cellular agriculture and urges Europe to pay attention to enabling the cellular agriculture ecosystem to flourish. The next leap forward in Europe’s food resilience will not come from one moonshot lab or one unicorn. It’s a collaborative ecosystem of education, […]
Discuss Australia’s future relationship with Horizon Europe
As a prominent Australian senior researcher with an excellent international reputation and a strong track record in major EU projects, what do you think about the potential partnership between Australia and Horizon Europe? Australia must move forward with its partnership with Horizon Europe. This is not just optional. As Australia reaches a pivotal moment in […]
Germany launches INQUBATOR to bring quantum computing to industry
Germany is taking a major step towards industrial quantum innovation with the launch of INQUBATOR, the Fraunhofer Industrial Quantum Computing Testing and Consulting Center. The four-year initiative aims to prepare German companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), for the transformative potential of quantum computing, helping them harness the power of quantum computing without the […]
Study finds elevated levels of microplastics contribute to AMR
New research from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory shows that pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are colonizing microplastics in the natural environment. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 mm in size and are very widespread pollutants. It is estimated that more than 125 trillion particles are accumulated in the ocean (from the earth’s surface to the […]
Development of PFAS-free fuel cells and electrolyzers
The PROMISERS project is developing sustainable alternatives to PFAS for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolysers. Green hydrogen is widely recognized by the European Commission as a key pillar of the EU’s clean energy transition. Fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies are expected to play a key role in achieving Europe’s emissions reduction […]
OROT delivers Care Everywhere with digital innovations that improve lives
Through user-driven digital innovation, we reimagine the future of global health and create sustainable value for our users, teams, partners, and communities. OROT, the Connected Health Incubator, was one of the first incubators established within a healthcare setting in Canada. It was established to address the need to develop and integrate innovations with demonstrated feasibility […]
How BECCS can contribute to achieving Europe’s carbon removal targets
‘Bioenergy Europe’ explains how bioenergy with carbon capture and storage can hold the key to Europe’s energy transition. Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 remains one of the European Union’s most difficult challenges. Reducing fossil fuel emissions is essential, but the latest scientific evidence and policy modeling converge on the important conclusion that carbon […]
Potential of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus as a “living antibiotic”
After a successful application for an ERC Starting Grant, Simona Huwiler discusses the potential of the predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus to address the growing concerns of antibiotic resistance. The impact of antimicrobial resistance on public health is concerning. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its 2025 Global AMR Surveillance Report showed […]