NHS launches AI tool to speed up prostate cancer diagnosis
The NHS plans to trial an AI-powered ‘one-day diagnosis’ service for prostate cancer, which could significantly reduce the time it takes for men to receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. The new system, supported by NHS England, uses AI to analyze MRI scans within minutes, potentially cutting waiting times by weeks and enabling faster treatment. The […]
Study finds smart heat pumps could reduce system pressure
Smart heat pumps could help balance demand on the electricity grid, keep homes warmer and reduce pressure on the electricity grid, according to a UK study. The study tested how households using smart heat pumps can automatically adjust their usage to balance the grid during peak demand. The study also found that these smart pumps […]
Short-chain PFAS detected in blood of Wilmington residents
A new study from North Carolina State University found high levels of short-chain PFAS in blood samples taken from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, between 2010 and 2016. Two very short-chain PFAS, perfluoromethoxyacetic acid (PFMOAA) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), were detected at high levels in nearly all samples. By contrast, GenX, the chemical that sparked […]
America unveils Discovery and Lux AI supercomputers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Discovery and Lux, two breakthrough AI supercomputers that promise to advance America’s leadership in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and scientific discovery. The supercomputing system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is poised to redefine the boundaries of scientific research, national security, and technological innovation. By combining unprecedented computing […]
World’s first digital suite powers UK tritium fuel cycle training
The world’s first tritium fuel cycle virtual control room has been installed at UKAEA’s Culham campus to train technicians in the handling and management of tritium. This cements the UK Atomic Energy Agency’s reputation as a world leader in the use of digital platforms for training, research and development, which extends to tritium fuel cycle […]
Scenario 2040 study charts the future of EU agriculture
The future of EU agriculture is under new scrutiny as the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC) publishes Scenario 2040, a forward-looking analysis that explores how different policy choices could reshape Europe’s agricultural sector. This study provides a data-driven investigation into how alternatives under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could impact productivity, trade, employment and […]
Why Earth Observation Needs a “Cocktail” Revolution
A “cocktail” approach to Earth observation has the potential to integrate diverse data from multiple providers to quickly and affordably provide actionable intelligence for effective decision-making across a variety of sectors. The Earth Observation (EO) sector’s basic model of selling high-cost, single-source imagery is no longer sustainable. The traditional EO market, built on the premise […]
Transforming the power grid with DC power
The Shift2DC project, led by INESC-ID, is working to overhaul the power system with direct current solutions. Although direct current (DC) powers many modern technologies essential to today’s world, such as solar cells, batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and computers, the electrical grid itself is primarily powered by alternating current (AC). Aiming to transform the way […]
Europe faces $120 billion nuclear decommissioning wave
Europe is entering an unprecedented era of nuclear decommissioning, as aging nuclear reactors, oil and gas facilities, and early renewable energy projects reach the end of their useful lives. With more than 130 nuclear facilities scheduled for demolition and billions in contracts already in the pipeline, the region faces a decades-long challenge to reshape its […]
Rising to the challenge with proactive, proportionate and holistic solutions
The scale of PFAS contamination is a complex emerging issue, but there are holistic solutions to rise to the challenge. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of emerging contaminants with unique properties that have become one of the defining technical and societal challenges of this generation. They are a broad class of synthetic […]