Innovation News Network brings you the latest research and innovation news from the fields of science, environment, energy, critical raw materials, technology, and electric vehicles.
UKHSA launches wastewater monitoring tech to catch pandemic threats
UKHSA labs will use wastewater monitoring technologies to detect and identify the genetic material of various viruses. Click to learn more.
Computing at the thinnest scale: The race to atomic-layer devices
Ellie Gabel discusses how computing at the thinnest scale is driving quantum technology, ultrathin chips, and atomic-layer devices.
NSF Inouye Solar Telescope delivers record-breaking images of solar flare
The NSF Inouye Solar Telescope has observed its first X-class solar flare and the smallest coronal loops ever imaged.
UK launches public consultation on PFAS in firefighting foams
The UK HSE launches public consultation on PFAS in firefighting foams, highlighting environmental and health concerns.
NHS expands mobile liver scans to spot liver cancer earlier
NHS mobile liver scans are expanding across England, detecting liver damage earlier and helping thousands access life-saving cancer checks.
Offshore wind developers will pay to upskill UK communities
A UK Fair Work Charter will require offshore wind developers to pay into a skills fund or pay for skills training in local communities.
Denmark secures EU approval for €626m forest planting scheme
Denmark secures €626m EU funding for forest planting scheme to boost biodiversity, capture carbon, and convert farmland into forests by 2045.
Is Europe ready to lead the fusion energy race?
The Fusion for Energy Roundtable brings together policymakers, industry, SMEs, start-ups, and laboratories to shape tomorrow’s strategy.
Brightest fast radio burst ever detected 130 million light-years away
Astronomers have detected the brightest fast radio burst ever observed, offering new insights into one of the universe’s greatest mysteries.
Europe moves closer to PFAS restriction as updated ECHA proposal published
The EU moves forward with PFAS restriction as ECHA publishes an updated proposal, expanding its scope across industries and applications.