Insights from the Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalogue-4.0
The Innovation Platform spoke with Viola Sordini, researcher at IP2I Lyon (CNRS) and deputy spokesperson of the Virgo Collaboration within the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) network, about the recently released Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalogue-4.0 (GWTC-4) and its significance for understanding gravitational waves and fundamental physics. The recent publication of the Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalogue-4.0 presents 128 new events detected […]
Building Canada’s sovereignty, security and economic strength through research and innovation
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) builds on Canada’s more than 100-year heritage of innovation to support Canadian industry in delivering next-generation defense solutions. Canada’s prosperity and security are rooted in innovation. Researchers, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country are advancing new science and technology that strengthens our economy and […]
How prescribing prophylactic antibiotics is driving AMR
Is empiric prescribing of antibiotics as prophylaxis the biggest cause of AMR? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the defining healthcare threats of the twenty-first century. While public discussion often focuses on inappropriate antibiotic treatment of infections, a substantial and underappreciated contributor to AMR is the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics, particularly in elective […]
PNNL launches first battery production line for prismatic batteries in the US
A major new battery manufacturing capability has been unveiled at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), marking a significant step forward in the development of next-generation energy storage technology. The researchers have put into operation a dedicated production line specifically designed for prismatic batteries, a key battery type for future grid-scale […]
IJCLab’s role in shaping the future of particle accelerator science
Meeting future facility demands requires not only superior technology but also the ability to bridge basic research, innovation, and industrial implementation. At IJCLab, this integrated approach is driving important advances that will underpin tomorrow’s accelerators. Particle accelerators are strategic research infrastructures that support Europe’s scientific leadership, technological autonomy and innovation capacity. They enable major advances […]
Space Nordic launched to unite Nordic space industry
The project, led by Space Denmark and involving key research and innovation partners from Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway, aims to create a more unified regional space ecosystem. This three-year program brings together leading institutions, universities and industry associations to reduce fragmentation in the Nordic space industry. By sharing expertise and resources, Space Nordic seeks […]
Transforming biomedical research and innovation
Scheduled for completion in 2028, the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator will become a globally significant hub for biomedical research, innovation and translation in Sydney, Australia. Currently in the construction phase, the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) is a visionary partnership between the University of Sydney, Sydney Local Health District and the New South Wales Government. This partnership […]
Clean hydrogen can fill the gap in a decarbonized energy system
From long-term storage and flexibility to hard-to-abate sectors and data centres, a thriving clean hydrogen sector will provide much-needed solutions for net-zero energy systems in the very near future. EU leaders and member states will be rewarded if they persist through the current regulatory challenges. As renewable power generation rapidly expands across Europe, policymakers increasingly […]
Oslo University Hospital secures €4.9 million EU grant for elderly cancer patient care
Horizon Europe has awarded Oslo University Hospital (OUS) Radiumhospitalet a €4.9 million grant to lead an international research project aimed at improving outcomes and care for older cancer patients. The project, ENACT-65 (Enabling Integrated Nutrition and Exercise Care in Cancer), will develop and test new models of nutrition and exercise support for older patients that […]
EuroQCS – Spain’s quantum computer goes live in Barcelona
EuroQCS-Spain, a new quantum computer owned by the European High Performance Computing Joint Venture (EuroHPC JU), was officially launched in Barcelona, marking another milestone in Europe’s efforts to build a continent-wide quantum computing ecosystem. The system is hosted and operated by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Central Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and was unveiled at a […]