From material discovery to pilot line integration
Graphene Flagship discusses graphene’s potential in semiconductor innovation As the semiconductor industry approaches the physical and economic limits of silicon, there is increasing focus on advanced materials that will enable the next generation of electronic and photonic systems. Among them, graphene has long stood out for its outstanding electrical and thermal properties. But translating that […]
DOE awards $94 million to advance U.S. light water SMR
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding to accelerate the nationwide deployment of advanced light water small modular reactors (SMRs). This effort focuses on resolving long-standing barriers in nuclear licensing, manufacturing capacity, fuel production, and facility readiness. The funding, issued through DOE’s Generation […]
PFAS monitoring permanently detects chemicals in all rain and snow samples across the Great Lakes
Minnesota Sea Grant researchers said new findings from a two-year study show that PFAS contamination continues to enter the Great Lakes region through rain and snow. The project, funded by the U.S. Geological Survey, monitored precipitation at five locations across Minnesota and Michigan and detected PFAS in all samples collected. The research will be presented […]
AI-informed integration of electric vehicles charging infrastructure for resilient distribution grids
How the AHEAD project is enabling smarter and more stable power systems in Europe The electrification of transport is a cornerstone of Europe’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality. Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche technology but a rapidly expanding component of the energy landscape, driven by ambitious policy frameworks, technological innovation, and increasing […]
Celebrating 20 years of European Sustainable Energy Week
Ahead of the 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week, we sat down with Paloma Aba Garrote, Director of CINEA – which organises the event – to reflect on the event’s journey over the years and discuss what to expect from this year. Paloma Aba Garrote Now in its 20th edition, European Sustainable Energy Week […]
Toward the arrival of new opportunities
Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive of the Group of Eight, comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, highlights what engagement with Horizon Europe means for Australia’s research and innovation landscape Australia is closer than ever to becoming a member of Horizon Europe, the world’s largest and most influential public research and innovation program. After many years of deep […]
NASA accelerates planning for Artemis III mission
NASA is rapidly shaping the next phase of its lunar exploration strategy through the Artemis III mission, a critical crewed test flight designed to validate docking and rendezvous techniques in Earth orbit before astronauts return to the Moon. The agency confirmed that the mission will include operating the Orion spacecraft in parallel with the commercial […]
Boise State researchers develop portable PFAS detector
A team led by researchers at Boise State University and Idaho-based Pearl Hill Technologies LLC has developed a portable PFAS detector that can identify permanently toxic chemicals in water samples within minutes. The device was developed by electrical engineering professor Chris Campbell and Pearl Hill Technologies president Bamidele Omotowa with support from the National Institutes […]
Transforming construction materials from a climate change burden to a sustainable business
ECOFUNC is reshaping building materials with bio-based panels designed with real-world performance, safety, and circularity in mind. Construction is one of the world’s largest industries, but also one of the most difficult to decarbonise. ECOFUNC begins with that reality. The building and construction sector accounts for more than 35% of global final energy use (but […]
European digital energy transition and sovereignty interdependence
Alexandra Galazzogianni examines how Europe’s energy transition reflects the growing intersection of digital and energy infrastructure. Artificial intelligence and data-driven services will increase electricity demand, while power systems deploy digital tools to integrate renewable energy and manage fluctuations. The resulting energy interdependence raises policy questions about resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy. Digital and energy nexus: […]