Malta’s growing resilient semiconductor ecosystem
George Gregory, CEO of Malta Enterprise, examines Malta’s semiconductor landscape and discusses the government’s strategy, challenges faced and solutions put in place to ensure the sector’s growth and competitiveness in a dynamic global market. As global demand for semiconductor technology continues to soar, Malta is establishing itself as a key player in this important industry. […]
RSPCA calls for greater transparency in animal testing
The number of animals used in UK laboratories has fallen again, to the lowest figure in more than 20 years. According to the latest government statistics, 2.64 million scientific procedures involving animals will be carried out in 2024, down slightly from 2.67 million in 2023. The RSPCA welcomes this continued decline, but warns that the […]
Awab law is enforced to protect tenants
The first stage of the Awabe Act comes into force today, meaning millions of social housing tenants across England will be protected by tougher new housing safety rules. This landmark legislation forces social landlords to take swift and decisive action against unsafe living conditions, and the move has been hailed as a major step forward […]
Innovation for a safer food future
The Canadian Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph is at the forefront of global efforts to secure food supplies and protect public health through cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration. As food systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, rigorous, science-based food safety measures are more important than ever. The Canadian Institute for […]
Thermo Fisher launches Orbitrap Exploris EFOX to transform food safety testing amid PFAS concerns
Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Orbitrap Exploris™ EFOX mass detector, the first high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) Orbitrap system designed specifically for food safety testing and environmental analysis. A new platform designed to tackle global pollution challenges allows laboratories to identify and quantify contaminants such as PFAS, pesticides, and other emerging toxins with unprecedented precision. As […]
Many small bots, big impact
Ellie Gabel details how swarm robotics, small, coordinated robots that are flexible, scalable, and resilient, is revolutionizing automation. Machines didn’t have to be monolithic to be powerful. Rather than one towering robot replacing an entire factory, progress is coming in the form of many modest, specialized actors. This distributed model trades flexibility for single point […]
Global study highlights inequalities in cancer treatment for women
A study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), only one in five cancers in women is diagnosed at an early stage. Early diagnosis rates for female cancers, including breast and cervical cancer, are higher in high-income countries (HICs), reaching one in three women. For […]
Egypt joins the Horizon Europe program
Egypt becomes the second country in Africa to officially join the Horizon Europe program, marking a historic step in the country’s research and innovation ambitions. The agreement, signed during the EU-Egypt summit in Brussels, opens new opportunities for Egyptian researchers, universities and innovators to collaborate with European researchers through Horizon Europe on an equal footing […]
Recycling of chemical plastics has reached an all-time high, according to a new report
Innovation in chemical plastics recycling is at an all-time peak, according to a new industry report from Appleyard Lees. There were a total of 794 patent applications related to chemical plastics recycling in 2023, an increase of more than 6% compared to 2022 (up from 746), but more than double the patent activity five years […]
Groundbreaking pen deal between UK and OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption
A new agreement between the UK Ministry of Justice and OpenAI will change the way UK businesses deploy artificial intelligence. The agreement, announced by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at OpenAI’s Frontiers Conference, will allow OpenAI’s business customers to host their data on servers located in the UK for the first time, strengthening data sovereignty […]