small quantum computer

Scientists have used a small quantum computer to solve a major problem in the...

Researchers have shown that they can solve a small part of a major logistics problem with their small quantum computer.
Neptune

Scientists discover that a storm on Neptune may have changed direction

Astronomers have used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a mysterious dark vortex on Neptune, which has steered away from a likely death.
extracting zinc

Scientists create a new method of extracting zinc from waste fly ash

Researchers have developed a new method of extracting zinc from waste fly ash, reducing landfill and minimising chemical pollution.
Whole genome sequencing

Whole genome sequencing of herring to minimise overfishing

A team of scientists has characterised 53 herring populations from the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea using whole genome sequencing.
cellulose scraps

Innovative film made from bacterial cellulose scraps could replace plastic in food packaging

Researchers have developed a film, made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and cellulose scraps, that can replace plastic in packaging.
Digital Europe Programme

European Commission supports political agreement on €7.5bn Digital Europe Programme

The European Commission has embraced the political agreement on the first EU programme that aims to accelerate the Digital Europe Programme.
ocean energy sector

The ocean energy sector and the future of the European economy

The Innovation Platform’s Managing Editor, Michelle Gordon, spoke to Ocean Energy Europe about how the ocean energy sector is progressing and the importance of wave and tidal energy to the future of the European economy and its ability to meet carbon neutrality targets
quantum-enabled radar detection

The University of Birmingham aims to test its quantum-enabled radar detection system using compact...

The University of Birmingham, UK, has announced plans to test the precision of its quantum-enabled radar detection system.
oldest galaxy in the Universe

Astronomers suggest that the oldest galaxy in the Universe is located at the boundary...

Astronomers have measured the distance to the oldest galaxy in the Universe, which is located at the boundary of the observable Universe.

O2 Molecules and the future of the Lithium-ion battery

Dr Robert House from the University of Oxford discusses how the identification of O2 formation and its role in voltage hysteresis will inform future material design efforts towards enabling O-redox technology in the lithium-ion battery