Alfa Laval Brew 80 centrifuge enables Stockholm Brewing Co. to expand capacity and boost yields with payback in less than 18 months

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has supplied Stockholm Brewing Co. with its Brew 80 centrifuge, enabling the fast-growing Swedish craft brewery to dramatically increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and maintain product quality as it fulfills a major supply contract with Systembolaget. … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval brings global industry and academia together in Lund for ESS Innovation Day 2025 on neutron science applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is hosting ESS Innovation Day 2025 on 19 August in Lund, Sweden, an event that unites research directors from leading companies and universities to explore how neutron science from the European Spallation Source (ESS) can help … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

Borealis enables STABILO to cut carbon emissions in iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 with Bornewables polypropylene

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has supplied Bornewables™ polypropylene to STABILO, enabling the integration of renewable-based materials into the iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 pens. The collaboration, facilitated by Gehr, allows STABILO to cut carbon emissions without compromising on performance or … 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

Accenture strengthens California public sector presence with acquisition of Highlands Consulting Group

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Sacramento-based The Highlands Consulting Group, a leading management consulting firm with long-standing partnerships across California’s healthcare, transportation, social services, and environmental sectors. Founded in 2002, Highlands Consulting brings deep expertise in organizational change management, digital … Read the full press release

Skanska wins USD 249M contract for Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge cable dehumidification and monitoring project in New York

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a USD 249 million (SEK 2.5 billion) contract with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a major upgrade of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York. The contract includes the installation of a dehumidification system for all … 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

Vaisala launches change negotiations in Finland amid lower demand in renewable energy and Weather & Environment markets

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has announced change negotiations in Finland due to weakened performance in its Weather & Environment business, driven by a EUR 15 million decline in renewable energy sales and reduced order intake in meteorology and aviation during the … 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

ANDRITZ to deliver Africa’s first spunlace production line with SNC Kherib in Algeria

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order from SNC Kherib et Cie. to supply a complete spunlace line for its plant in Bejaia City, Algeria, marking the first ANDRITZ spunlace line to be installed in Africa. Scheduled to start up … 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

Webuild Group expands role in Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed railway with €1.6 billion Paola–Cosenza contract

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group, leading a consortium with Ghella, Pizzarotti, and SELI, has secured a €1.6 billion contract to construct the Paola–Cosenza doubling section of the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed railway, with its share valued at 60%. The project covers 22.2 … Read the full press release

RWE secures approval for two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia to supply over 11,000 households with clean energy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing development rights for the 17.2 MWp Manheimer Bucht solar farm in the Rhein-Erft district and a 19.9 MWp expansion of its ongoing A44n motorway photovoltaic project. Together, … 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

ASSA ABLOY strengthens digital security capabilities with acquisition of SiteOwl’s lifecycle management platform

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired SiteOwl, an Austin-based cloud platform that enhances physical security lifecycle management. Founded in 2020, SiteOwl has quickly become a key player in modernizing how system integrators, service providers, and end-users manage access control projects. … 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