Moss Parker’s Proven PFAS Contamination Solution
How one company is leading the global effort to eliminate PFAS contamination at the molecular level. PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as one of the most persistent and pervasive environmental contaminants of the 21st century. PFAS compounds are found in industrial wastewater, firefighting foams, landfills, and even drinking water supplies, resist […]
Award-winning precision germanium diffraction crystal
A new high-performance, precision-manufactured germanium diffraction crystal design for wavelength-dispersive spectrometers has received this award for its contribution to the efficiency and accuracy of microscopy. When it comes to microanalysis, precision and accuracy are of paramount importance. The development of new high-performance precision germanium diffraction crystals specifically designed for wavelength-dispersive spectrometers represents a major advance […]
Industry leaders call for low-carbon ammonia to be recognized in UK hydrogen strategy
In an open letter to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 12 organizations representing energy, transport and industry highlighted the important role of ammonia in decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, supporting maritime transport and strengthening the UK’s energy security. In their letter, they called on the government to ensure that low-carbon ammonia is clearly integrated […]
Transforming dairy farming with SRUC open source digital twins
In an effort to redefine modern dairy farming, Scottish Rural Universities (SRUC) has introduced FarmTwin, the world’s first open source digital twin platform designed specifically for the dairy sector. Developed at the SRUC Dairy Research Center near Dumfries, the innovation represents a major step forward in the use of digital technology to improve efficiency, animal […]
Cyprus to become world hub for Earth observation in €38 million project
The €38 million European project aims to put Cyprus on the map as a new hub for Earth observation by promoting cutting-edge technology and scientific expertise. The Limassol-based project uses Earth observations to monitor climate change, natural disasters and environmental sustainability in Europe and the rest of the world. As part of this project, a […]
Oxford University’s £11m project to revolutionize chronic pain management
The University of Oxford is leading a pioneering six-year, £11 million research program aimed at transforming chronic pain management through personalized brain-targeted treatments. Supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the project, known as EPIONE (Effective Pain Interventions Through Neuroengineering), brings together world-leading experts in engineering, neuroscience and clinical medicine to develop […]
London air pollution significantly reduced after ULEZ launch
Air pollution in London has fallen sharply since the city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) came into force in 2019, a new study reveals, revealing the policy’s far-reaching impact on clean air. The research, led by the University of Birmingham, shows that harmful nitrogen pollutants have fallen dramatically across the capital, and even in areas […]
Microsoft 365 Copilot trial will save NHS significant time
The NHS has achieved a breakthrough in healthcare innovation following the world’s largest clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) of its kind. More than 30,000 NHS staff from 90 organizations took part in testing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft’s innovative tool that integrates AI directly into everyday office applications. result? Significant time savings, increased productivity, and […]
Why is it so difficult to permanently remove chemicals?
Chemicals have been around for decades, but they aren’t the only ones extending their lifespan. Is their time running out? The discovery of adverse health effects from permanent chemicals is almost as old as the invention of PFAS chemistry. Given the decades of research detailing the toxicity of these man-made materials to laboratory animals and […]
How can companies move forward?
Denas Grybauskas, Chief Governance and Strategy Officer at Oxylabs, outlines the key considerations in EU AI law that need to be taken into account from both a legal and ethical perspective to ensure that best web data collection practices are followed. Web scraping today faces an interesting dichotomy. It’s a critical part of the internet […]