Daily Archives: 17, March 2026

Global Citizen-Science Initiative Seeks Public Help to Verify Potential Universal Pattern in Protein Structures

A new citizen-science project is investigating a possible universal structural pattern in protein 3D architecture The pattern involves amino acids clustering by chemical type into mosaic-like arrangements Findings are based on analysis of over 160,000 protein structures and computational simulations … Read the full press release

Barclays and Sage Launch Strategic Partnership to Help Small Businesses Save Time and Improve Financial Visibility

(IN BRIEF) Barclays and Sage have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating banking and accounting tools. The collaboration addresses a key challenge identified by Sage research, which shows that small … Read the full press release

Indra Counter Drone System Protecting Spanish NATO Mission in Lithuania Attracts Growing Interest from European Allies

(IN BRIEF) Indra’s counter-drone defense system currently protecting Spanish Armed Forces personnel deployed in Lithuania under NATO operations is attracting growing interest from European countries seeking to strengthen their air defense capabilities. The system provides a protective surveillance perimeter for … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

Indra and Synaptic Aviation Deploy AI-Driven Aircraft Turnaround Monitoring System at Spain’s Largest Airports

(IN BRIEF) Indra and Synaptic Aviation are introducing an artificial intelligence-based system to monitor aircraft turnaround and ground operations at three of Spain’s busiest airports: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Operated by Aena and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

New Holland Recognises Twelve Dealerships Across UK and Ireland with 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards

(IN BRIEF) New Holland has recognised twelve dealerships across the UK and Ireland with its 2025 Dealer of the Year awards, highlighting outstanding performance and service within its regional dealer network. T H White Ltd received the Overall UK Dealer … Read the full press release

New Gas Consortium Begins Production at Quiluma to Strengthen Angola LNG Supply and Domestic Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the start of gas production from the Quiluma field in Angola, marking a major milestone for the New Gas Consortium and the country’s energy sector. With initial output of 150 MMSCF per day set to … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Tumor–Stroma Interactions Group Gains Continued Support from Plooschter Project Donation

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has received a €35,000 donation from the non-profit Plooschter Project to support research by the Tumor–Stroma Interactions group within its Department of Cancer Research. The funding marks the seventh consecutive year of support … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Updates Generative AI Policy for Research Grant Applications and Evaluation Process

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has updated its policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence in its grant application process. Under the revised guidelines, applicants may use generative AI tools when preparing proposals, but assessors and NWO … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Appoints TU Delft Professor Ena Voûte to Executive Board and Chair of Applied and Engineering Sciences Domain

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has appointed Delft University of Technology professor Ena Voûte to its Executive Board and as chair of the Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW) domain. Voûte, who currently serves as Pro Vice-Rector for International … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Study Finds Primary Care Weight Management Programmes Improve Health Outcomes for Children

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Loughborough University’s Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour have found that primary care weight-management programmes can help children who are overweight or living with obesity achieve measurable health improvements. The study, published in Obesity Reviews, analysed … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Reshapes Securities Strategy with Planned Transfer of Retail Custody Operations to Crédit Mutuel Arkéa

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa have agreed on a plan to transfer retail-focused custody account-keeping activities in France, with Arkéa set to take over the business through its subsidiary ProCapital. The move allows Societe Generale Securities Services … Read the full press release

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Rittal Expand Partnership to Deliver Scalable Power Solutions for High Density Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Rittal have formed a strategic partnership to develop advanced, standardized power distribution solutions tailored to the growing demands of AI-driven data centers. With power densities expected to exceed 1 megawatt per rack by 2030, the collaboration … Read the full press release

Siemens and Rittal Join Forces to Address Rising AI Power Demands with Standardized Data Center Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Rittal have formed a strategic partnership to develop standardized and sustainable power distribution solutions for data centers, addressing the growing demands driven by AI and high-performance computing. The collaboration aims to accelerate data center construction, reduce … Read the full press release

DHL Implements Plug and Play Robotics Platform to Cut Integration Time and Scale Automation Across Global Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has deployed SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network, significantly accelerating the integration of robotics and automation technologies. The plug-and-play, technology-agnostic platform enables deployments up to 12 times faster than traditional custom coding … Read the full press release

Symrise Strengthens Position in Connected Care with New Division Combining Cosmetic Ingredients and Health Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has launched its new Care & Wellness Division as part of a strategic effort to address rising consumer demand for integrated health, wellbeing, and beauty solutions. The Division, part of the Scent & Care segment, combines … Read the full press release

Bechtle Aligns Austrian PLM Operations Under Unified Brand to Enhance Cross-Border Collaboration and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) planetsoftware GmbH, Austria’s leading provider of SOLIDWORKS solutions and a long-standing member of the Bechtle Group, will rebrand as Bechtle PLM Austria GmbH from April 2026. The move reflects a strategic effort to strengthen integration with Bechtle’s wider … Read the full press release