EPA proposes smarter PFAS reporting rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to simplify its rules for reporting PFAS, with the goal of striking a balance between protecting public health and reducing the burden on businesses. The agency’s new proposal under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) aims to make reporting requirements more practical, eliminate duplicate submissions, and focus […]
Millennials are most at risk of not getting cervical cancer screening
New research from Roche shows that 31% of eligible millennials have postponed or missed their cervical cancer screening appointment, which is 27% higher than the average for all age groups. The findings are based on a survey of 5,518 Internet users aged 16 to 64, conducted by GWI in six European countries and commissioned by […]
Boost results with AI implementation
Trent University Durham GTA puts people at the center of Canada’s artificial intelligence future. One lesson, one collaboration, one breakthrough at a time. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be built on code, but it is driven by human decisions. Every dataset reflects the choices, biases, and intentions of the people behind the machines, and every application […]
CERN Council supports next steps for future circular collider
CERN has taken an important step towards the next frontier in particle physics with a review of the feasibility study of the proposed future Circular Collider (FCC). At a dedicated meeting on November 6-7, 2025, Council representatives from Member and Associate Member States reviewed multi-year studies and confirmed that the FCC is technically viable and […]
Switzerland joins major research program with Horizon Europe
The agreement signed in Bern also includes Switzerland’s participation in the Digital Europe program and the Euratom Research & Training (R&T) initiative, which will put Swiss researchers and organizations on an equal footing with their EU counterparts. Ekaterina Zakharieva, Minister for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, explained the importance of this agreement: “This signing opens a […]
Protect our present, protect our future
World AMR Awareness Week is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of AMR and promote global action to tackle the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. As one of WHO’s official health campaigns, World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is mandated by the World Health Assembly and is commemorated from 18 to 24 November […]
Sweden invests SEK 95 million to lead the green technology race
The Swedish government has announced an investment of SEK 95 million to establish an innovation platform dedicated to advancing green technology and reducing the country’s carbon footprint. The initiative brings together key partners – Sweden’s RISE Research Institutes, AstraZeneca and Scania – in a strong public-private partnership aimed at transforming Sweden into a global leader […]
UK and China promote scientific collaboration across key industries
A delegation of senior British officials is visiting China to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation that will benefit both countries. These researchers are working on some of the UK’s biggest challenges, including climate change and health, and their work will be strengthened by new opportunities to collaborate with Chinese experts. A UK delegation, made up […]
UK rushes to phase out animal testing in science
The UK Government has announced a new £60m strategy to replace animal testing with cutting-edge human-based technology. The plan, announced by Science Minister Vallance, aims to phase out animal testing more quickly and is one of the most ambitious roadmaps of its kind in the world. This comprehensive strategy outlines a vision to maintain the […]
Trends in zero space debris
As the issue of space debris becomes more pressing, Kseniia Hryshchuk, Space Environment Engineer at 3S-Northumbria, considers how we can create a more sustainable space environment. What is space sustainability? This is an open-ended question. In theory, it refers to ensuring that we remain able to conduct space activities indefinitely without degrading the orbital environment. […]