Daily Archives: 7, November 2025

Heidelberg University begins construction of new interdisciplinary research facility for life-inspired molecular systems

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg University has started construction of its new €70 million Life-inspired Engineering Molecular Systems (LEMS) facility, a landmark interdisciplinary research building that will unite engineering, natural, and life sciences. Located on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus, LEMS will … Read the full press release

Interactive map from University of Leeds exposes how deforestation accelerates local warming and endangers tropical communities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an interactive map revealing that tropical deforestation can raise local temperatures by up to 5°C, intensifying heat exposure and threatening human health in vulnerable regions. The tool, led by Dr … Read the full press release

Genera Expands Sustainable Packaging Operations in Tennessee with ANDRITZ Non-Wood Pulping Technology

(IN BRIEF) Genera has expanded its Vonore, Tennessee facility with the successful installation of advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems from ANDRITZ. The new equipment enhances production efficiency and enables the manufacture of compostable molded fiber packaging made from … Read the full press release

EIB backs Lithuania with €300 million to strengthen defence and reinforce EU security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release

EIB and EU partners expand financial aid to sustain Ukrainian businesses and secure winter energy supply

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released €100 million to support Ukraine’s wartime resilience, focusing on economic stability and municipal heating infrastructure. Of this, €70 million will go to Ukrgasbank to provide long-term loans for businesses and promote … Read the full press release

Equinor secures new insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment partnerships to boost safety and continuity across Norway’s energy facilities

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements worth approximately NOK 17 billion with four contractors — Beerenberg/Linjebygg JV, KAEFER Energy, Bilfinger ISP Offshore Norway, and StS-ISONOR — to deliver insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment services at all its … Read the full press release

RWE Reaches Major Milestone in Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project with Completion of All 44 Turbine Foundations

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed installation of all 44 turbine foundations and secondary steel structures for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project off the German coast. Each monopile weighs around 1,500 tonnes and forms part of Nordseecluster A, which … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Germany-Based Satellite Operations Centre to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre, reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and advancing the rollout of SatCo, their joint venture providing space-based mobile broadband services. Based near Munich or … Read the full press release

Schaeffler and onsemi Collaborate on Next-Generation SiC-Based Dual Inverter for Electrified Pickup Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has secured a major contract to supply dual inverters for a new plug-in hybrid pickup truck platform in North America, marking a significant expansion of its E-Mobility business. The inverter, developed at its Deer Park, Illinois site, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the presentation of the Q3 2025 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. will hold an investors call on 14 November 2025 at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EET to present its Q3 2025 financial results, which will be published earlier the same day at 08:00 EET. The … Read the full press release

Breakthrough study by ICR reveals potential life-saving combination of oncolytic virus and ILP for sarcoma and melanoma patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have achieved a breakthrough in the treatment of advanced sarcoma and melanoma through a novel combination of isolated limb perfusion (ILP) and oncolytic virus therapy. In the first clinical trial … Read the full press release