Record-breaking 2025 season hints at climate threats
In 2025, the scale of wildfires in the EU reached unprecedented levels, making it the most destructive fire season ever recorded across the EU. More than 1.07 million hectares of land has been burned within the EU’s borders, according to satellite data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). This is approximately the area […]
How quantum science will shape our future
Today, April 14th, is World Quantum Day. This is a global moment to step back and consider an area of science that is both profoundly counterintuitive and secretly essential to modern life. Beyond universities, labs, museums, and online platforms, people are beginning to come together to explore quantum physics. Not as an abstract curiosity, but […]
Using bubbles to remove PFAS from landfills
Engineer air and foam to recover PFAS from landfills. High concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in landfills around the world. These chemicals can migrate off-site and contaminate downstream water treatment plants and the surrounding environment. Foam separation – the process of blowing air into contaminated water to lift PFAS into […]
Current and former commissioners convene leading clean energy experts for European Sustainable Energy Week 2026
The European Commission has announced the program and opened registration for European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 (EUUSEW). This year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) event marks a special milestone: 20 years of bringing together Europe’s energy community to form a “Clean, Safe and Competitive Energy Union”, as highlighted in its theme. Through a co-created program […]
For the first time, the climate of a rocky exoplanet similar to Earth is elucidated
An international team used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to map the climate of rocky exoplanets with Earth-like masses in the TRAPPIST-1 system. First discovered in 2000, TRAPPIST-1 is a red dwarf star thought to be about 3 billion years older than our solar system. Further discoveries in 2016 and 2017 confirmed at least […]
UK small modular nuclear reactor contract signed with Rolls-Royce
The UK’s commitment to next-generation nuclear energy has taken a decisive step, with Great British Energy Nuclear (GBE-N) officially signing a contract with Rolls-Royce SMR. The agreement marks the formal start of detailed design work on the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactor, which will form the basis of the Government’s long-term clean energy strategy. […]
Teenage and young adult cancer survivors have twice the risk of developing cancer in the future
Researchers who studied cancer survivors for 34 years observed that adolescent and young adult cancer survivors were at increased risk for primary neoplasms (new cancers that develop after an earlier cancer). The Alberta Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors Study includes all people in Alberta aged 15 to 39 who were diagnosed with a first […]
High PFAS exposure during pregnancy is associated with childhood asthma
A large Swedish study has identified a remarkable link between PFAS exposure during pregnancy and a higher risk of childhood asthma, adding to growing concerns about the long-term health effects of these persistent chemicals. Researchers at Lund University analyzed data on more than 11,000 children born in Blekinge, Sweden, between 2006 and 2013, focusing on […]
Centennial University Leads Paramedic Education with SimRig
Advanced ambulance simulation technology is transforming paramedic education at Centennial University, providing students with immersive training that reflects real-world emergency medical situations. Preparing future paramedics for the rapidly changing world of emergency medical services (EMS) requires more than just classroom learning. We need realistic, practical training that reflects the pressures of the field. That’s why […]
PoET telescope makes first observation in exoplanet research
The Paranal Solar ESPRESSO Telescope (PoET) collects sunlight and redirects it to ESO’s ESPRESSO instrument to obtain highly detailed spectra of both the entire Sun and specific regions such as sunspots. These observations will be key to understanding the “noise” that similar features of other stars introduce into observations aimed at detecting surrounding exoplanets. PoET, […]