Complete design of Europe’s first fusion power plant
Gauss Fusion, the European green tech company founded to build the continent’s first commercial fusion power plant, has released its conceptual design report (CDR). The CDR presents a comprehensive conceptual blueprint for the development of the fusion power plant GIGA and shows how fusion can move from scientific research to commercial reality. The CDR was […]
Tabletop experiment sets record for gravitational wave search
A team of pioneering physicists at Cardiff University has achieved a new milestone in their quest to understand the universe’s most mysterious forces. Their tabletop interferometer system, the Quantum Enhanced Space-Time Measurements (QUEST) experiment, has set a world record for sensitivity in searching for very high frequency gravitational waves. Unlike gigantic kilometer-scale detectors such as […]
Strategic partnership strengthens Namibia Critical Metals’ Lofdal deposit
Namibia Critical Metals, in collaboration with its strategic partner JOGMEC, is rapidly accelerating the development of its flagship Lofdal heavy rare earth deposit in Namibia. Namibia Critical Metals is developing a Tier 1 heavy rare earth project, Lofdal, a globally significant deposit of the heavy rare earth metals dysprosium and terbium. Lofdal is the most […]
Sustainable PFAS treatment options for small systems
Sentinel Water Solutions is committed to helping water utilities and industry meet current and emerging PFAS drinking water standards with scalable, sustainable and right-sized solutions. Meeting new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) drinking water standards poses unique challenges for utilities with small well sites. Many of these systems have limited storage capacity, lack redundant supplies, […]
What does it take to resolve end-of-life software issues?
Matt Middleton-Leal is Managing Director, Qualys, EMEA North and South, discussing the challenges of replacing end-of-life software and how to manage these issues. You may not know it, but outdated software surrounds us every day. The oldest software products currently in use are the Saber Airline Reservation System and the IRS Individual Master File and […]
24 EU leaders found to be contaminated with PFAS chemicals
In a startling revelation that highlights the prevalence of contamination from PFAS chemicals, laboratory tests found traces of these toxic “forever chemicals” in the blood of 24 European Union leaders from 19 countries. This discovery reveals how deeply embedded PFAS contamination is across Europe, reaching even the policy makers tasked with tackling the crisis. Often […]
How electric propulsion is redefining deep space travel
The space travel landscape is evolving with advances in electric propulsion. This technology offers clear advantages over conventional chemical rockets and promises increased efficiency and expanded mission capabilities. Systems such as ion drives and Hall effect thrusters allow spacecraft to achieve unprecedented performance. However, the transition to electric propulsion comes with its own challenges. Understanding […]
How One Health Strategy Can Ensure Sustainable EU Agriculture
Supported by a cross-sectoral coalition of industry leaders, EIT Food’s new and important report argues that the future of European beef and dairy is not about reductions, but about overall change. The solution they propose is the “One Health” approach that combines environmental management, animal welfare and farmer prosperity, creating a system in which sustainability […]
Solving cybersecurity challenges with biometric solutions
The identity protection landscape is rapidly changing. As cyber threats increase, traditional security measures become overwhelmed. Passwords and PINs often prove inadequate against sophisticated attacks. This change has led many to explore biometric solutions such as fingerprints and facial recognition technology. However, these innovations raise significant ethical questions regarding privacy and data security. How can […]
Development of AI chips for optical fiber networks
Fraunhofer IIS develops AI chips based on spike neural networks, greatly improving signal quality and increasing data transmission speeds in fiber optic networks. The project, known as Spikehero, aims to strengthen European digital infrastructure and integrate technological sovereignty through improved fiber optics. The Institute is working on projects with partners in the Netherlands, the Czech […]