How EPA is leading efforts to combat PFAS pollution
Learn how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is strengthening national and international efforts to combat PFAS pollution through science-based regulations, global partnerships, community support, and innovative technologies to protect human health and the environment. EPA is committed to combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution. This work is guided by the principles of strengthening […]
£55bn of R&D funding will deliver breakthroughs in key areas
In the UK, funding for breakthroughs in research and development will be increased to improve lives, create jobs and grow the economy. From technology to screen baggage at airports to keep people safe, to new medicine that changes lives, the inventors and innovators behind the breakthroughs in UK research and development that drive growth and […]
The truth about EV lifecycle emissions revealed
A major new study brings new clarity to the long-running debate over whether electric vehicles (EVs) can really deliver on their climate promise. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) begin to outperform traditional gasoline-powered vehicles in EV lifecycle emissions after just two years of use, according to research published by Duke University scientists. Although the initial production […]
From 6G connectivity to sustainable innovation
The 6G4Society project aims to integrate social, environmental and economic values into the development of 6G technology, ensuring that advances in connectivity are consistent with ethical standards and principles of sustainability. The debate around sustainability, digital rights and responsible innovation shows that being technically viable is no longer enough. What matters is not just whether […]
Expanding all-solid-state battery manufacturing to Europe
The SOLiD project is developing next-generation lithium metal batteries that combine safety, performance and recyclability for Europe’s clean energy future. Few technologies are as essential and under scrutiny as batteries on the path to a climate-neutral future. Batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles (EVs), are at the heart of the energy transition. […]
A PFAS-free future is possible
Join us on November 20th in Barcelona for the final event of European Project ZeroF and explore Europe’s progress towards a PFAS-free and sustainable future in packaging and textiles. Every day, we use seemingly ordinary materials like coffee cups, food wrappers, rain jackets, and nonstick cookware. What most people don’t see is that they are […]
Williamtown’s PFAS levels impact men’s reproductive health
New research from the University of Newcastle has revealed that PFAS levels matching those found in the Williamtown contaminated area can significantly alter the reproductive health of male animals. In this preclinical study, subjects were exposed to PFAS-contaminated water at concentrations that reflected real-world environmental exposures in the Williamtown region of New South Wales. This […]
Black hole merger shakes up astrophysics
In a major leap forward in astrophysics, the international LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration announced the detection of two unusual black hole merger events, each revealing rare and puzzling spin properties. These cosmic collisions, detected in October and November 2024, have given scientists new insights into how the most extreme objects in the universe form and evolve, and […]
Cameco and Brookfield sign $80 billion deal with U.S. to upgrade Westinghouse reactor
Cameco Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management announced a groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce to accelerate the deployment of Westinghouse nuclear reactors across the United States and around the world. The move represents one of the most significant commitments to nuclear energy development in decades, potentially unlocking more than US$80 billion for new […]
Scale Up Europe Fund boosts technology leadership across the continent
The European Commission has established the Scale Up Europe Fund, which will invest in promising companies developing strategic deep technology ideas in collaboration with leading private investors from across the continent. By working with these potential founding investors, the European Commission will advance the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, which aims to build a dynamic […]