Resilience measurements of new EU waters for surfaces and groundwater.
The European Commission has reached a preliminary agreement on a proposal to update its list of water pollutants and enhance water resilience. This revision ensures that the list of water contaminants is consistent with the latest scientific advice, and that new materials are monitored and more closely controlled in both surface and groundwater. According to […]
The UK has launched a £10 million fund to drive semiconductor development
The UK government has announced a new £10 million investment fund to accelerate semiconductor development, positioning the UK in one of the fastest growing technology sectors in the world. Announced by the Minister of High Tech, Kanish Kanarayan at the Microelectronics UK Conference, the initiative aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities, reduce dependence on global […]
Harnessing plasma power for nitrogen fixation and fertiliser
Sergey Macheret and Andrey Starikovskiy of US Plasma Engineering LLC discuss breakthrough plasma technology for nitrogen fixation and the production of sustainable fertilisers. Electrification of chemistry Electrification has become a central strategy for decarbonisation and sustainability across many sectors of the global economy. The transportation sector is transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. […]
How gene-edited foods can help tackle vitamin D deficiency
Researchers have launched one of the UK’s first human trials of gene-edited foods to determine whether biooxidized tomatoes can cope with vitamin D deficiency in participants who consume them. The study, entitled Vital-D Study, presents a step towards discovering how biooxidized foods are key to addressing the issue of vitamin D deficiency. Why is Vitamin […]
EU launches 253 million euros health antibacterial resistance initiative
The European Union has formally launched a partnership on One Health Antibacterial Resistance (OHAMR), a 253 million euro research and innovation programme designed to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Supported by 75 million euros in a joint investigation from Horizon Europe, the 10-year initiative is one of the EU’s most ambitious and coordinated […]
Unlocking Life Sciences: Our Data-Driven Future
Roland Rosenau, SE Director at EMEA, discusses the evolution of data management in life sciences organizations. When discussing artificial intelligence (AI) in business, industries that are common at the forefront of innovation include healthcare, large tech companies and media giants. However, when it comes to harnessing the true analytical power of AI, there is probably […]
Neutron beams, nuclear and understanding our Universe
Alberto Mengoni, Spokesperson for n_TOF at CERN, discusses the facility and how it utilises unique neutron beams to understand our Universe, advance nuclear technologies, and explore applications in fields such as nuclear medicine and material science. n_TOF is a neutron time-of-flight facility established at CERN, inspired by the vision of Carlo Rubbia in the late […]
Triphaus Photocatalytic Moisture Crack for Hydrogen Production
In recent years, photocatalytic moisture cracking has emerged as a promising approach to convert solar energy into conservable hydrogen fuels, indicating the important potential of applications in environmental restoration and energy conversion. However, current research on photocatalytic technology focuses primarily on material design and overlooks optimisation of photocatalytic reaction systems. In response, researchers have developed […]
How pneumatic pressure and soft robotics are revolutionizing automation
From improving colonoscopy procedures to enabling resilient robots in extreme environments, Ellie Gabel explores how pneumatic pressure and soft robotics drive safer, versatile collaborative automation. As people explore how to bring robots into their workflow, many develop collaborative models featuring pneumatic systems and soft appearance. These options increase safety and versatility, helping users achieve more […]
Australian Spirit Nano Satellites Complete the first phase of the mission
Australia’s Spirit Nano Satellite successfully completed the first phase of its mission, marking milestone achievements for Australia’s location and reputation in the global space industry. In collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI), led by the University of Melbourne, the space industry’s responsive and intelligent nanosatellites (spirits) are the first space telescope to carry scientific […]