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New Study Finds A&E Departments an Effective Setting for Encouraging Smoking Cessation with Vape Support

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study found that offering vapes to patients in A&E departments helped boost confidence in quitting smoking. The trial, conducted in six hospitals, showed higher quit rates among those given vape kits versus traditional … Read the full press release

Borçelik Partners with ANDRITZ for Advanced Furnace Installation to Boost Automotive Steel Production in Turkey

(IN BRIEF) Turkish steel manufacturer Borçelik has selected ANDRITZ to supply a versatile combi-line furnace for a new cold strip mill in Bursa. This advanced furnace will support both galvanizing and annealing operations, enhancing Borçelik’s production of automotive-grade steel. The … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures Major Grants for Biodiversity and Origins of Life Research, Engaging Communities and Interdisciplinary Teams

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has received two €6.7 million grants for research into biodiversity restoration in farming regions and the origins of life on Earth and beyond. Led by Professors Han Olff and … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures €6.75 Million Grant for Global Biodiversity Restoration Initiative Led by Professor Han Olff

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Professor Han Olff leads CurveBend, a €6.75 million project funded by the NWO to develop strategies for biodiversity restoration in livestock-dominated regions. This transdisciplinary consortium will collaborate with local stakeholders in the Netherlands, Argentina, … Read the full press release

RWE Chooses Thyborøn Port as Base for Groundbreaking Thor Offshore Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has chosen Thyborøn Port as the base for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, Thor, with construction starting in 2025. This project, featuring 72 turbines, will provide green energy for over a million Danish households by 2027, supporting … Read the full press release

University of Twente Joins National Protest Against Higher Education Budget Cuts in Utrecht

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente will join a national protest in Utrecht on November 14 against proposed budget cuts in higher education. Many UT students and staff are set to participate, with free transportation arranged and strong support from … Read the full press release

TUM Appoints Prof. Winfried Nerdinger as Anti-Semitism Commissioner to Lead Efforts Against Discrimination

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release

Qkera, a TUM Spin-Off, Advances Solid-State Battery Technology for Greener Electromobility and Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Qkera, a TUM spin-off, has developed advanced electrolyte components for solid-state batteries, aiming to improve energy density and stability while reducing costs. The start-up has already made significant progress and was recently named one of the top 25 … Read the full press release

Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries Unite to Showcase Next-Gen Medical Wearables with Printed Electronics at MEDICA

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries have joined forces to drive innovation in healthcare wearables through advanced printed electronics. This partnership, showcased at MEDICA, will present a new ECG patch for continuous monitoring, leveraging Henkel’s inks, Covestro’s TPU substrates, … Read the full press release

FedEx Express Swiss Post Expands Swiss Operations with New Gossau Facility to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post is set to open a new facility in Gossau, Switzerland, by Autumn 2025, consolidating operations from two other sites to increase capacity for growing shipment volumes, particularly in e-commerce. The facility will feature enhanced … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils Innovations in Open Networks and APIs at Silicon Valley’s D-15 Innovation Center

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson showcased its D-15 Innovation Center to analysts and industry partners, highlighting advancements in open, programmable networks and the value of network APIs, which could generate billions in new opportunities. The event emphasized Ericsson’s role at the heart … Read the full press release

KUKA Unveils New Digital Division and ‘mosaixx’ Platform to Power Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has launched a new digital division focused on industrial digitalization, unveiling its mosaixx cloud platform and comprehensive software offerings at an event in Augsburg. The platform, geared towards seamless production and project collaboration, is set to expand … Read the full press release

Tezspire Shows Promise in Reducing Nasal Polyp Symptoms in Phase III Trial for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

(IN BRIEF) A Phase III trial of Tezspire (tezepelumab) by AstraZeneca and Amgen has shown significant benefits for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), reducing both nasal polyp size and congestion compared to a placebo. The WAYPOINT trial … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Crystal Partner on Luxury Cruise Ship with Focus on Eco-Friendly Innovation and Personalized Service

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and Crystal have finalized a major agreement for a new luxury cruise ship, designed to accommodate approximately 690 passengers with all-suite, high-end accommodations, including solo traveler options. This 61,800-ton vessel will feature premium interiors and a high … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Sells Sunila Site to AALTO Development, Paving Way for Sustainable Energy Innovation Hub

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has sold the real estate of its Sunila site in Kotka, Finland, to AALTO Development Oy, a Finnish company known for its focus on quality architecture and urban planning. Stora Enso will remain as a tenant, … Read the full press release

Northwest Territories Diamond Mines Unite to Auction Unique Pendant for Local Families in Need

(IN BRIEF) The Northwest Territories’ three diamond mines—Diavik, Gahcho Kué, and Ekati—have created a one-of-a-kind pendant with diamonds from each mine, set in a Northern-inspired caribou antler design. This unique pendant, valued at over C$12,000, will be auctioned at the … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong to Certify High-Voltage EV Maintenance Workshops Under New EMSD Scheme

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong (TRHK) has been appointed as an official Third-Party Certification Body for “Type H” EV maintenance workshops under a new EMSD initiative in Hong Kong. This addition to the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance … Read the full press release

Liiga and Neste Team Up to Cut Emissions with Renewable Diesel for Hockey Season Travel

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Finland’s ice hockey league, Liiga, have partnered to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for team bus travel during the 2024–2025 season, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,400 tons—equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 500-600 Finns. … Read the full press release

Boralex and Saint-Gobain Sign 20-Year Agreement to Power French Operations with Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Boralex and Saint-Gobain have signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable energy from three Boralex power plants in France, consisting of two solar plants and one wind farm. Set to begin operations between 2026 and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Launches Pilot to Curb Methane Emissions with Innovative Manure Additive in Dutch and German Dairy Farms

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina, in partnership with Agrifirm, Agravis, and Alzchem, has initiated a pilot program using the manure additive Eminex to reduce methane emissions during manure storage. Ten dairy farmers in the Netherlands and Germany are testing Eminex to explore … Read the full press release