Daily Archives: 11, October 2024

Ørsted Commissions 600 MW Solar and Battery Storage Facility in Arizona, Powering 65,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona, featuring a 300 MW solar farm paired with a 300 MW/1200 MWh battery storage system. This facility will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes, support Meta’s planned data … Read the full press release

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Wins Double ‘Exemplary’ Rating in AUTO BILD Winter Tire Tests

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s WinterContact TS 870 P tire has earned the highest rating of “exemplary” in two separate winter tire tests conducted by AUTO BILD Allrad and AUTO BILD sportscars. The tire was praised for its excellent performance on snow-covered, … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal to Acquire Nippon Steel’s Stake in AM/NS Calvert Following US Steel Deal

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has entered into an agreement to purchase Nippon Steel Corporation’s 50% stake in the AM/NS Calvert Joint Venture, contingent upon NSC’s successful acquisition of US Steel. As part of the deal, NSC will inject approximately $0.9 billion … Read the full press release

Aviva Expands Supported Internship Programme for Young Adults with Autism, Offering Work Opportunities in Norwich

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has opened applications for the second year of its Supported Internship Programme, offering young adults with autism valuable work experience at its Norwich offices. The programme, a collaboration between Aviva, DFN Project SEARCH, The Wherry School, Norfolk … Read the full press release

New Research Links Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Crohn’s Disease, Offering Hope for Targeted Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have found that mitochondrial dysfunction in the intestines can trigger Crohn’s disease symptoms by disrupting the gut microbiome. This groundbreaking discovery establishes a direct link between defective mitochondria and both tissue … Read the full press release

Warwick Students Raise Over £5,000 for Charity Through Sustainable Kitchen Kit Market

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick raised £5,900 for Coventry-based charity Carriers of Hope through its Kitchen Kit Market, where over 1,000 students purchased pre-loved kitchen items on a “pay as you feel” basis. This initiative, part of the university’s … Read the full press release

Russell Group Forms Expert Panel to Strengthen University Contributions to the UK Industrial Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The Russell Group has formed an expert advisory panel to develop strategies for maximizing the role of UK universities in delivering the government’s Industrial Strategy. Chaired by the University of Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor, Stuart Croft, the panel includes prominent … Read the full press release

SETsquared and QantX Launch £300 Million Investment Fund to Boost Science and Technology Spin-Outs in the South and South West

(IN BRIEF) The SETsquared Partnership universities, including the University of Southampton, and QantX have launched a £300 million investment vehicle to accelerate the growth of science and technology companies. This initiative aims to address funding disparities in the region and … Read the full press release

KGHM Retains ‘Best of the Best’ Title for Excellence in Annual Reporting at National Competition

(IN BRIEF) KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has retained the prestigious title of ‘The Best of the Best’ at The Best Annual Report competition, achieving the highest score for its consolidated financial statements. This marks the 13th time KGHM has won … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Introduces Recycled Fiber Technology in Bangladesh with Successful Start-Up at Lipy Paper Mills

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully launched its first recycled fiber lines in Bangladesh at Lipy Paper Mills, marking a major step forward in the country’s paper industry. The two lines can process 150 tons per day of recycled materials and … Read the full press release

Fortum Completes 2024 Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance, Enhances Fuel Supply with Westinghouse Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant has completed its annual outages for 2024, with both units back online. Unit 2’s outage lasted 23 days, while Unit 1’s extended four-year maintenance took 39 days, with both experiencing minor delays due … Read the full press release

ESET Uncovers Telekopye Scam Network Targeting Booking.com and Airbnb Users through Compromised Hotel Accounts

(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has revealed that the Telekopye scam network has shifted its focus to targeting users of Booking.com and Airbnb through compromised hotel accounts. By sending fake payment issue emails and directing users to fraudulent booking sites that … Read the full press release

ESET Expands Vulnerability and Patch Management to Linux and macOS, Enhancing Security and Usability for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) ESET has enhanced its Vulnerability and Patch Management module to include Linux and macOS systems, expanding coverage and offering improved visibility and control through a new dashboard. The update supports both automated and manual vulnerability scanning, ensuring seamless … Read the full press release

EIB and LUMICKS Partner to Accelerate Cancer Drug Discovery with €20 Million Investment in Advanced Immunotherapy Tools

(IN BRIEF) Amsterdam-based LUMICKS has secured €20 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its next-generation cell avidity platform, which aims to accelerate the development of immunotherapies for cancer treatment. Supported by the InvestEU initiative, … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Unveil €8 Billion Wind Energy Investment Initiative to Boost European Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo have partnered to drive up to €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind energy sector, leveraging a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee to enable Intesa Sanpaolo to create €1 billion worth of bank guarantees. … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Enel Colombia Partner to Boost Renewable Energy and Grid Infrastructure with $300 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, a division of the European Investment Bank, has provided Enel Colombia with a $300 million loan to support the development of renewable energy projects and upgrades to the company’s power distribution infrastructure. This loan, backed by … Read the full press release