(IN BRIEF) Empa, in partnership with Imperial College London, has launched the DroneHub, a cutting-edge research facility for autonomous flying robots designed to address infrastructure maintenance, environmental restoration, and biodiversity monitoring. The hub features specialized spaces for 3D printing repairs, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Four Dutch subprojects have been awarded €1.25 million under the European Water4All programme to improve aquatic ecosystem resilience and integration into water governance. The projects include: enhancing lake management with stakeholder input (PLURALAKES), studying peatland hydrology and ecosystem … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Dutch Ministries of Infrastructure, European Water Security Programme, NWO, partnership, sustainability, water management, ‘Water4All’
(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Health Solutions, Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, ownership, partnership, Probi AB, Stockholm, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi is addressing the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes millions of deaths annually, through sustainable manufacturing, improved antibiotic access, and promoting responsible use. During AMR Awareness Week, the company highlighted its commitment to reducing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved significant recognition with 15 of its academics, and four affiliated researchers, included in Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2024 report. The rankings highlight individuals whose research, spanning the past decade, has had … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Rankings, Adam Scaife, Awards, INNOVATION, leadership, Matthew White, Most Influential, Penelope Lindeque, Pierre Friedlingstein, Professor Lisa Roberts, Professors Herman Aguinis, Professors Tamara Galloway, sustainability, Tim Lenton, University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced €1.5 million in funding for science communication projects that strengthen connections between science and society. Open to professionals from research institutions, museums, and public organizations, the funding encourages innovative approaches that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Dutch Research Council, INNOVATION, investment, Science Communication Projects
(IN BRIEF) Research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that combining anticoagulants with NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen, significantly increases the risk of internal bleeding. The study, involving over 51,000 patients in Denmark, found that the bleeding … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Anticoagulants, diclofenac, Elevated Bleeding, ESC, Healthcare, ibuprofen, naproxen, NSAIDs, Professor Robert F. Storey, rivaroxaban, Søren Riis Petersen, warfarin
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) has been recommended for approval in the EU for treating adult patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations who have not experienced disease progression after platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Kemp, AstraZeneca, Dr. Manuel Cobo, safety, Susan Galbraith, Tagrisso, therapy, Unresectable EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
(IN BRIEF) In his doctoral research at the University of Helsinki, Matej Zore demonstrated the potential of repurposing the drugs fingolimod and etrasimod, originally developed for autoimmune diseases, to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These drugs showed notable efficacy against drug-resistant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged antimicrobial resistance, etrasimod, fingolimod, Matej Zore, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Professor Fredrik Almqvist, Professor Jari Yli-Kauhaluoma, Repurposing Drugs, University of Helsinki, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a tool that enables robots to replicate the energy-efficient movement patterns of humans and animals. By leveraging “intrinsic dynamics,” the natural oscillations that make human and animal motion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BERT, Nature’s Rhythms, Professor Alin Albu-Schäffer, robotic, TUM
(IN BRIEF) A report by IDTechEx forecasts that nearly 25% of planes sold in 2045 will be battery-electric, despite challenges like battery weight, limited range, ownership costs, and variable carbon reduction depending on energy grid sources. Current batteries are 40 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Marketing, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged air travel, aircraft, Alternative fuel, Aviation, aviation fuel, batteries, battery-electric powered, clean energy, decarbonization, Dr James Jeffs, Electric Aircraft, electric airplane, electric planes, electric propulsion, electrification, forecasts, future air travel, Future Aviation Technology, hydrogen, hydrogen planes, IDTechEx, low-carbon energy, market intelligence, REPORT, RESEARCH, SAF, sustainable aviation, sustainable aviation fuel, Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture have developed Heres, a digital, open-access manual documenting traditional earth-building techniques in Southern Morocco’s M’Hamid Oasis. Created in collaboration with local artisans, the manual includes videos, cultural insights, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Carmen Moreno Adán, digital tool, Dr. Giamila Quattrone, Heres, MOROCCO, M’Hamid Oasis, partnership, Preserve, Professor Soumyen Bandyopadhyay, Research England, sustainability, Terrachidia, Traditional Earth-Building Crafts, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.1 million from the NIHR to upgrade its advanced 3T research MRI scanner, strengthening its partnership with the University of Liverpool in pediatric health research. Matched funding for ophthalmology equipment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, charity, Children Growing Up in Liverpool (C-GULL), Dr. Dan Hawcutt, NIHR Funding, partnership, Pediatric Health Research, sustainability, University of Liverpool, wellness, Wes Streeting
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is highly regarded by global employers, ranking 13th in the latest Global University Employability Ranking and 4th in Europe. This distinction highlights TUM graduates’ qualifications and the university’s focus on interdisciplinary and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Digital Expertise, graduate employability, leadership, Top Universities, TUM
(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its production capacity for its advanced X3D® catalyst technology, which utilizes 3D printing to create high-performance catalysts that improve reactor efficiency and reduce energy use. The first industrial-scale X3D production plant is set to open … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MDC has completed the acquisition of Lighteum, a leader in nitinol-based medical component manufacturing, expanding its capabilities in the medical device industry. The acquisition combines MDC’s expertise in platinum group metals and micromachining with Lighteum’s advanced nitinol processing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Adrien Sassi, Don Freeman, Healthcare, INNOVATION, leadership, Lighteum, Lorie Lodico IV, MDC, Medical Device Manufacturing, Montagu, partnership
(IN BRIEF) A global research collaboration, including scientists from the University of Liverpool, has provided new insights into superheavy elements by examining the nuclear structure of fermium and nobelium isotopes. Using laser spectroscopy, the team measured nuclear radii and discovered … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged deformed liquid drop, Dr. Charlie Devlin, fermium, GSI/FAIR accelerator, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, laser spectroscopy, nature, neutron numbers, nobelium, nuclear radii, nuclear structure, periodic table, Professor Bradley Cheal, proton numbers, rare isotopes, shell effects, superheavy elements, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study reveals that the Ross Ice Shelf has been melting more rapidly due to warming ocean waters, with heat transport likely to increase as the climate continues to warm. Data gathered by an … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, leadership, NHS, partnership, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Charles ffrench-Constant, Professor David Maguire, Professor Lesley Dwyer, Professor Philip Baker, RESEARCH, UEA
(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
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "CurveBend" project, biodiversity, Communities, East Africa, Inge Loes ten Kate, Interdisciplinary Teams, Netherlands, Origins of Life Research, partnership, Professors Han Olff, South America, sustainability, University of Groningen
(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
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Science, Technology
Tagged Argentina, CurveBend, East Africa, Global Biodiversity Restoration, Kenya, Leiden University, Netherlands, NWO, partnership, Professor Han Olff, sustainability, University of Groningen, Wageningen University & Research
(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
(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
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Covestro, Healthcare, Henkel, INNOVATION, MEDICA, Next-Gen Medical Wearables, partnership, printed electronics, Quad Industries
(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
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Kemp, Amgen, AstraZeneca, chronic rhinosinusitis, Dr. Brian Lipworth, Dr. Joseph Han, Healthcare, Nasal Polyp Symptoms, partnership, safety, Sharon Barr, sustainability, tezepelumab, Tezspire, USA
(IN BRIEF) Merck and Intel have launched a collaborative academic research initiative in Europe, bringing together eleven institutions from six countries. The program focuses on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make semiconductor manufacturing more sustainable, with research projects dedicated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven, Dr. Anja Jatsch, Germany, Greece, Intel, Merck, partnership, Sanjay Natarajan, Semiconductor Manufacturing, sustainability, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is using the Eurotier 2024 event to highlight its sustainable contributions to animal protein production through innovative feed ingredients and feeding concepts. By sharing life cycle assessments for products such as Ecobiol® and GuanAMINO®, and publishing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Animal Nutrition, Biolys®, Carbon Footprint Reductions, Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Ecobiol®, Eurotier 2024, Evonik, GuanAMINO®, sustainability, Sustainable Feed Innovations
(IN BRIEF) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has published new findings highlighting Germany’s growing appeal as a top destination for international academics and students, second only to the United States. In 2021, Germany hosted over 75,000 international researchers, surpassing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Sadie Jones, an astronomer from the University of Southampton, has drawn inspiration from her expedition to Svalbard, Norway, to write her first children’s book, Seren and the Polar Bear Cub, aimed at readers 10 and up. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Southampton shows that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy have stronger bones at age seven. Part of the MAVIDOS trial, the study found that these children had higher … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A University of Helsinki study led by Sabrina Roth reveals that the combination of climate change and chemical pollution creates a far greater threat to ecosystems and human health than previously understood. Roth’s research shows that extreme weather … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Chemical Pollution, climate change, ecosystems, environmental, human health, Sabrina Roth, sustainability, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The European Medicines Agency has approved Dupixent as the first treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in young children aged one to 11, marking a significant step in managing this condition in a critical developmental phase. The approval is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, European Union, Financial, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Dr. George Yancopoulos, Dr. Houman Ashrafian, Dupixent, eosinophilic esophagitis, EU, European Medicines Agency (EMA), Healthcare, Regeneron, safety, Sanofi, treatment, wellness, Young Children
(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced advanced laser diffraction technology at its Wavre, Belgium lab, enhancing its ability to measure droplet sizes in spray drug delivery systems. This investment in Malvern Spraytec technology allows for real-time data collection during the spray … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, investment, Laser Diffraction Technology, Malvern Spraytec laser diffraction system, partnership, Pharmaceutical Spray Testing, safety, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sika has completed the acquisition of Chema, a leading Peruvian manufacturer of tile setting materials, strengthening its presence in the growing mortar segment. Founded over 50 years ago, Chema is known for its high-quality products and efficient distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Chema, marketing, Mike Campion, partnership, PERU, Sika, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Valio is pioneering research to enhance understanding of how dairy components like the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and hydrolyzed protein can promote healthy aging. Utilizing the C. elegans roundworm as a model organism, Valio’s study reveals that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged C. elegans Model, Dairy Ingredients, Dr. Anu Turpeinen, Dr. Olli Matilainen, Healthcare, healthy aging, hydrolyzed protein, Innovative Research, milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), University of Helsinki, Valio, wellness
(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), in partnership with Stichting Big Chemistry, has launched a funding initiative to support proof-of-concept studies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting the physical and chemical properties of complex molecular systems. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has sold its chemical API-focused manufacturing site, Evotec DS GmbH, to Monacum Partners as part of its “Priority Reset” strategy to focus on core growth areas. The Halle/Westphalia-based facility, now renamed DAPIN GmbH, will continue its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, API Manufacturing Site, DAPIN GmbH, Evotec, Monacum Partners, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University professors Hayley Fowler and Chris Evans, along with Dr. Marina Romanello, have been appointed to the UK’s Climate Change Committee’s Adaptation Committee. They will provide expertise on climate resilience as the UK faces rising climate risks, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has received £1.8 million in funding to establish a new research unit focused on gastrointestinal infections, alongside £1 million for the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). Located in Norwich and part of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Gwynne, Gastrointestinal Infections, Health Unit, investment, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Newcastle University, partnership, Paul Hunter, Prof. Martin Warren, Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), sustainability, UK Health Security Agency, University of East Anglia
(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN’s QIAstat-Dx Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel has received FDA clearance, enabling faster and more accurate diagnosis of critical CNS infections like meningitis and encephalitis. This panel, the fourth QIAstat-Dx test approved in the U.S. in 2024, uses real-time PCR to … Read the full press release
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