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SGS introduces automated soil disease testing to support Canadian farmers against clubroot and Aphanomyces

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its crop science testing services in Canada with automated DNA extraction and molecular diagnostics to combat soilborne diseases like clubroot and Aphanomyces, which can severely impact crop rotations and persist for decades. Automation has increased … Read the full press release

EIB finances €425 million to renovate 477 primary schools in Marseille under Marseille en Grand programme

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two financing agreements worth €425 million to modernise 477 primary schools in Marseille, supporting France’s Marseille en Grand initiative. The funding includes a €340 million loan to the Société Publique des … Read the full press release

UEA welcomes Professor Claire Pike as new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Education

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) has appointed Professor Claire Pike as its new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Education, starting this autumn. She joins from Anglia Ruskin University, where she was Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Enhancement) and played a … Read the full press release

ZEISS earns CE mark for CIRRUS PathFinder with fully integrated AI decision support for OCT diagnostics

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has received CE mark approval for CIRRUS PathFinder, an integrated AI decision support tool for optical coherence tomography (OCT). The software, available as part of a new CIRRUS update, leverages deep learning algorithms to automatically … Read the full press release

SAMS launches first UK course focused on seaweed nursery cultivation to boost aquaculture growth

(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has delivered the UK’s first training course dedicated to seaweed nursery cultivation through its Seaweed Academy programme. The course covered practical skills including nursery construction, biosecurity, and selective breeding, helping participants … Read the full press release

Empa pioneers atomic-precision hybrid of porphyrins and graphene nanoribbons for future quantum and electronic devices

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers, working with the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, have for the first time attached porphyrin molecules with functional metal centers to graphene nanoribbons with atomic precision. Published in Nature Chemistry, the work creates a hybrid … Read the full press release

KIT develops nanodroplet chip to accelerate drug discovery with integrated synthesis, testing, and analysis

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created a nanodroplet-based chip platform that combines drug synthesis, biological testing, and chemical analysis in a single workflow. Each droplet measures only 200 nanoliters and contains 300 cells, enabling … Read the full press release

trinamiX introduces biometric sensing, blood alcohol detection, and keyless B-pillar access at IAA Mobility 2025

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH will present its next-generation health, safety, and access innovations for vehicles at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The company will demonstrate its Invisible Biometric Sensing Display, which can monitor vital signs and detect stress or medical … Read the full press release

KWS and United Beet Seeds settle global disputes to focus on advancing sugarbeet resistance breeding

(IN BRIEF) KWS and United Beet Seeds have resolved all global patent and trade secret disputes concerning sugarbeet resistance traits for Cercospora and rhizomania. The settlement concludes all proceedings and enables both companies to concentrate on advancing their business priorities … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research reveals new combination therapy using reovirus and cancer drugs to supercharge immune attack against tumours

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has published two major studies demonstrating how pairing a cancer-killing reovirus with targeted therapies such as talazoparib and palbociclib can greatly strengthen immune activity and tumour destruction. By disrupting cancer cell defences … Read the full press release

NWO launches Tulip Fund to attract world-class scientists from outside the EU and strengthen Dutch research leadership

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has opened nominations for the Tulip Fund, a €50 million initiative aimed at attracting leading scientists from outside the EU to Dutch universities and research institutions. The fund focuses on appointing globally recognized … Read the full press release

Merck and mantro establish EdiMembre spin-out in Massachusetts to scale edible membrane tech for alternative proteins

(IN BRIEF) Merck and mantro GmbH have established EdiMembre, Inc., a Massachusetts-based Deep Tech spin-out dedicated to advancing the alternative protein sector through Merck’s edible membrane technology. Designed to enable scalable production of structured cultivated meat and plant-based products, the … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool study warns global hepatitis B care models are failing patients and threaten WHO 2030 elimination goal

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Imperial College London, working with international partners, have published the first global systematic review of hepatitis B care, commissioned by WHO and covering over 1.7 million patients across 50 countries. The analysis found … Read the full press release

TUM researchers create first global weekly indicator for plant health using hybrid AI and satellite data

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the first global, weekly indicator for plant health using a hybrid intelligence approach that combines physical models and artificial intelligence. The system relies on satellite data from Sentinel-3 … Read the full press release

KUKA-powered rehabilitation robot brings the benefits of hippotherapy to clinical practice without horses

(IN BRIEF) KUKA, in partnership with Austrian company intelligent motion, has introduced hirob, a rehabilitation robot designed to replicate the therapeutic benefits of hippotherapy without horses. Using a KR QUANTEC robot, the system mimics the precise walking motion of a … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim partners with Palatin Technologies to develop novel melanocortin-based therapy for diabetic retinopathy and retinal diseases

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a global collaboration and licensing agreement with Palatin Technologies to develop melanocortin receptor agonists as a new treatment for retinal diseases, beginning with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The approach targets inflammation, … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow partners with Dogs Trust to study how littermate upbringing influences puppy behaviour and wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow, working in partnership with Dogs Trust, is calling on owners of two or more puppies from the same litter to join the Generation Pup study, a large-scale project aimed at understanding how early life … Read the full press release

Novartis to present 19 new studies in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2025 highlighting Entresto, Leqvio, pelacarsen and abelacimab

(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present 19 abstracts at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid, showcasing new findings across its cardiovascular portfolio. Key highlights include two VictORION studies on Leqvio’s impact on quality of life and its … Read the full press release

University of Exeter pilot study finds nature-based self-help programme improves mental wellbeing and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety

(IN BRIEF) A University of Exeter pilot study has found that a self-guided, four-week nature-based programme called Roots and Shoots can significantly improve wellbeing and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Tested with 47 adults, the programme led to measurable … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen opens RECAST exhibition to challenge historic traditions of commemoration and mark 150 years of women at the university

(IN BRIEF) The University of Copenhagen will open RECAST this August, a large-scale exhibition marking 150 years since women were first admitted to the university. The show brings 13 contemporary artists into dialogue with historical busts of white male scientists … Read the full press release