PFAS

Europe’s shift to PFAS-free packaging and textiles

ZeroF’s final event showcased PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles. Find out more.
Hugo Costa, executive director for the Portuguese Space Agency, and U.S. Ambassador to Portugal John J. Arrigo pose for a photo on Jan. 12 during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, to mark the country’s signing of the Artemis Accords.

Portugal joins global space exploration efforts by signing Artemis Accords

Portugal has officially joined a growing list of nations committed to advancing responsible space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords.

Number of EVs in Africa expected to double by 2050, study finds

EVs combined with solar-powered off-grid charging systems, could be economically competitive in many African countries well before 2040.
clinical trial

UK accelerates clinical trials with new 2026 reforms

UK accelerates clinical trials in 2026 with faster approvals, innovative reforms, and growing global confidence in life sciences research.

Entering the PFAS testing market: What you need to know

Thinking about entering the PFAS market? Explore trends, regulations, and solutions to stay ahead in this evolving applications space.
SQAT: Unlocking soil health through precision mapping

Talking dirty: Cost-effective soil property maps to empower the next generation of agricultural precision

SQAT uses smart farming technologies to reveal soil health, helping farmers cut costs, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.
PFAS in drinking water

EU tightens controls on PFAS in drinking water under new monitoring rules

EU introduces harmonised monitoring rules for PFAS in drinking water to protect public health, enforce new limits, and access to safe water.

Nuclear Measurements Laboratories: Where physics meets engineering

Radiation measurement becomes knowledge, from neutrons to ultrafast beams, from dosimetry to tomography, bridging fundamental research.

Astronomers discover ancient “dead galaxy” starved by its supermassive black hole

Astronomers have identified an ancient dead galaxy, revealing how a supermassive black hole starved it of the gas needed to form new stars.

Developing and securing Québec’s microelectronic and photonic value chain

Québec must focus on microelectronics and photonics to strengthen its global competitiveness. Discover more here.