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Biochar material advances PFOS removal by capturing and destroying forever chemicals
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (285+ words) The technology addresses one of the biggest challenges in treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are notoriously resistant to conventional treatment methods. The study, published in the journal Biochar, was led by researchers from Jinan University and San Diego…...
Unity advanced reactor achieves nuclear criticality in US energy milestone
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (564+ words) The milestone was achieved through the DOE's Nuclear Energy Launch Pad initiative. The zero-power-fuelled criticality demonstration makes Unity the third DOE-authorised advanced reactor to achieve nuclear criticality before the July 4 deadline established by President Donald Trump's May 2025 executive order. The…...
Portugal developing graphene materials for stealth technology
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (441+ words) GTech Plasma is leading the project to develop a graphene-based coating for stealth applications, using a customisable plasma-based system developed at the Plasma and Nuclear Fusion Institute at Instituto Superior T'cnico in Lisbon. "Right now, we are very focused on…...
UKAEA and Commonwealth Fusion Systems partner to advance tritium production for fusion energy
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (510+ words) The collaboration will focus on advancing tritium production, one of the biggest technical challenges facing commercial fusion power. Through the partnership, UKAEA and CFS will develop and test technologies designed to enable future fusion power plants to generate their own…...
PFAS in medicine could be reduced as study identifies widespread alternatives
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (573+ words) The report concludes that PFAS in medicine is not essential for many treatments currently available to patients. Researchers found that PFAS-free active pharmaceutical ingredients already exist for the majority of medicines examined, creating new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact…...
New laser spring offers new ways to drive plasma
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (325+ words) Traditional laser beams used to interact with plasma are limited to a single point and pace of interaction, which in turn limits findings for new developments in fusion energy, particle acceleration and astrophysics. Using specialised beamsplitters- one containing shorter (blue)…...
Asteroids2029 initiative launches to advance planetary defence awareness
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) The initiative is centred on the close approach of asteroid Apophis on 13 April 2029, when the near-Earth object will pass closer to Earth than some orbiting satellites. Although the asteroid poses no danger of impact, the event presents a rare opportunity…...
From prosthetics to paper and AI: Europe's innovation summit backs new tech
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1240+ words) In a conference space at the edge of Brussels, networking reaches a crescendo as a DJ plays music in the background. On the floor, everyone is showcasing their work " from semiconductor chips to advanced renewable energy technologies and eco-friendly materials....
UQ advances Horizon-funded hyperspectral imaging tech for faster mineral exploration
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (351+ words) The technology has been developed through the European-led m4mining consortium and has been recognised by the European Commission as a significant advance for the mining sector. The project brought together research organisations and industry partners to create a drone-mounted hyperspectral imaging…...
Aviation's hybrid moment has finally arrived
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1254+ words) Hybrid cars are a regular sight on European roads today. Sitting between internal combustion engines and fully electric vehicles, they run on fuel for some of the journey and electricity for the rest. That concept might be about to shake…...