Europe’s KM3NeT neutrino telescope explores the origin of the universe
Jonathan O’Callaghan tells how a vast deep-sea telescope beneath the Mediterranean Sea captured the most energetic neutrinos ever recorded, giving scientists an unprecedented glimpse into the extreme cosmic events that shape our universe. Deep in the Mediterranean Sea, scientists have recorded the most energetic neutrino ever detected. They are currently studying what this elusive particle […]
Cancer treatment for pets using cutting-edge technology
Kyrexa’s Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Barbara Spruce and Co-Founder and CEO Clare Knottenbelt share an innovative pet cancer treatment born from an unexpected discovery. Kyrexa is an oncology treatment company founded on the vision of its co-founders, veterinary and human medicine experts, to provide cancer treatments that are free of unpleasant side effects, effective, […]
How C-Lock is transforming livestock nutrition
C-Lock’s GreenFeed and SmartLine provide complete visibility into cow intake and output, improving feed efficiency, profitability and sustainability. Feed efficiency lies at the intersection of productivity, profitability and sustainability. Producers have known for decades that small improvements in how animals convert feed into milk and meat can yield big benefits, but accurate measurement tools have […]
How EU research is transforming textile waste
EU-funded research is helping to transform used clothing into high-quality new products, with the aim of reducing textile waste and making recycled textiles the norm. At the factory in Waregem, in northwestern Belgium, unique machines, accessible only to trusted staff via fingerprint recognition, process old clothing and textiles with utmost precision in secret. Stretching over […]
Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, UKSHA warns
According to national surveillance data published by the UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the total number of antibiotic-resistant infections in 2024 will be an average of nearly 400 new reported cases per week. Alarmingly, the estimated number of deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections also increased from 2,041 in 2023 to 2,379 in 2024, an increase […]
Anglesey builds Britain’s first small modular nuclear reactor
The future of North Wales’ energy landscape has received a major boost as the Prime Minister confirmed the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR) will be installed at Wylfa on Anglesey. The announcement is a historic step for the region, with the promise of thousands of new jobs, billions of pounds of investment and a […]
How plasma technology is reshaping textiles
Cold plasma technology is revolutionising textile manufacturing, offering sustainable surface modifications that traditional chemical processes cannot achieve. The textile industry faces an urgent sustainability crisis. Traditional finishing processes consume vast quantities of water, use hazardous chemicals, and require energy-intensive operations that contribute significantly to industrial pollution. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, the […]
Recyclable cellulose coating for sustainable packaging
The Films for Future (F3) project aims to eliminate packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based coatings. Launched in 2022, the F3 project is a collaboration between Finland’s VTT Technology Research Center, LUT University and 34 industry partners innovating sustainable packaging. Figure 1: VTT cellulose film pilot line in Biolkki Espoo, Finland. This initiative, funded by the […]
Investigation of AMR in wastewater
Dr. Amy Pruden and her team, who conduct integrative research on antimicrobial resistance in wastewater, emphasize the One Health approach and the use of wastewater monitoring to link antibiotic prescribing to resistance genes. Over the past year, Dr. Amy Pruden, Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, and her colleagues have advanced […]
Autonomous flying ships for a sustainable future
AIRSHIP is an ambitious project developing autonomous, electric ground-effect craft for efficient and sustainable water-based cargo transport. The idea of using the aerodynamic ground effect for transportation has been explored since the early years of aviation. When flying close to a surface, typically less than half a wingspan above it, the interaction between the wing […]