Securing the future of poultry production
Mustafasekin Sandikli, Global Director of Poultry Marketing at Ceva Animal Health, discusses how the poultry industry can tackle Newcastle disease and maintain sustained resilience. Newcastle disease poses a serious and continuing threat to poultry production around the world, causing significant losses in flock health, productivity and profitability, devastating both commercial and small-scale farms, and disrupting […]
JWST reveals the most detailed map of the web of the universe ever
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have created the clearest map ever created of the cosmic web, the vast structure that connects galaxies throughout the universe. An international team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside has traced this vast network back to just 1 billion years after the […]
A strong 2040 EU Energy Efficiency Framework is essential for energy security, competitiveness and affordability
In the midst of a new energy crisis caused by the Middle East war, the EU will begin considering the design of its energy efficiency framework for the next 10 years. Energy efficiency regulations after 2030 must build on the successes of current law and ensure that energy efficiency remains the starting point for achieving […]
Ensuring diversity in the age of AI natives
Dr. Yichuan Zhang, CEO and co-founder of Voltsbit, examines the flaws in a market dominated by homogeneous AI-based models and how diversity is needed in the age of AI-natives. Our future with artificial general intelligence (AGI) is probably not as dystopian as thought. AI has already proven to be one of the most powerful drivers […]
Macquarie University advances a new era of bioinnovation
Macquarie University’s research ambitions are grounded in achieving world-changing impact today and leading the breakthroughs of tomorrow. Macquarie University’s research ambition is unapologetically global: to deliver world-leading research with world-changing impact. Central to this ambition is our recognition that how research is conducted is every bit as important as where it is done. In an […]
What it means for the industry
PFAS regulation across Europe has entered a decisive new phase. As highlighted in Puragen’s latest white paper, 2026 is a transition from awareness to enforcement, with legally binding restrictions, increased oversight and greater accountability for industry operators. PFAS are now well regulated across the EU as a priority pollutant class. The introduction of mandatory limits […]
Fraunhofer develops automatic recycling robot system for used batteries
To recycle battery cells, the charge level must be determined to see if the battery can be recycled or reused. To be reused, the battery must have a sufficient charge level to remain functional. Batteries to be recycled must be completely discharged. Fraunhofer’s research team is currently developing a robotic system to automate this process. […]
The race to secure Africa’s water future
Across Africa, efficient water use is becoming increasingly important. Researchers and local communities are working together in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions. In Ranelou, in northeastern Senegal, local residents and environmental experts are working together to improve livelihoods and agricultural conditions and protect the region’s biodiversity. They are planting […]
Pioneering applied remotely piloted aircraft systems for research, innovation, and learning
The Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) is on a mission to expand the role of drones to meet a wide range of needs across many industries AT THE Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) is a leading […]
Strengthening European pasture-raised livestock through digital innovation
DIGI-Rangeland is working with local stakeholders in several regions of Europe to test new approaches to rangeland sustainability. Rangeland livestock systems (RLFS) are large-scale livestock systems that utilize natural and semi-natural landscapes such as grasslands, shrublands, and open pastures for grazing. In addition to producing food, these systems play an important role in maintaining biodiversity-rich […]