A new satellite method will revolutionise CO2 tracking, using NO2 as a proxy. This breakthrough offers precise emission monitoring, crucial for climate action. It enables localised to national-level assessments, enhancing global efforts to combat climate change.
Biocompatibility is a key challenge for medical implants. Researchers have engineered apatite nanoparticles with enhanced cell adhesion via pH-controlled synthesis. This breakthrough promises more effective implant coatings, improving integration and reducing inflammation.
Global air pollution demands urgent action. With toxic smog choking cities worldwide and 99% of the population breathing unsafe air, 2025 must be the year for decisive policy changes. A key, often overlooked, target is tropospheric ozone, a potent greenhouse gas and dangerous pollutant.
Glasgow has secured £5 million in research funding to fight health inequalities. A partnership of city organisations will use data and research to address factors like poverty, housing, and education, aiming to improve the lives of all Glaswegians.
Christa Schweng, EESC Member, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on The impact of demography on Social Europe, argues that demography has the power to determine Europe’s future.
Beverly Maloney, the STEM Lead and House Mistress of Blake House at Royal Hospital School, emphasises the significance and impact of making STEM subjects more accessible.
Scientists from Boston University (BU) and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have developed a new method called ESCAPE, which is engineered sacrificial capillary pumps for evacuation that could improve how tissue is fabricated and designed.
Rüdiger Strempel, Executive Secretary of HELCOM (1), reflects on Finland’s special connection with HELCOM and the organisation’s regional efforts to protect the Baltic Sea.
Innovation is difficult to quantify, yet its impact is undeniable. The Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators™ 2024 report ranks the world's most forward-thinking companies and institutions, measuring their technological impact and industry leadership.
