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
transmission of parasites

New study reveals new insight into the transmission of parasites in wild and farmed...

A large research consortium dedicated to studying the transmission of parasites in wild and farmed fish has published its latest results from the Canary...
lymphocytic leukaemia

New research outlines how Rituximab interacts with the blood of healthy individuals and those...

A study shows the differences in how Rituximab interacts with the blood of healthy people compared to chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.
water quality management system

Innovation in recirculating aquaculture systems and water quality management systems

Trond Vegger, CEO of Noras Watertech, outlines his company’s innovations in recirculating aquaculture systems, its water quality management system, its improved aquaponic solution, and the benefits they bring
Biodiversity cold spots could be the ideal environment for rapid diversification

Biodiversity cold spots could be the ideal environment for rapid diversification

Researchers have identified biodiversity cold spots as the ideal environment for rapid diversification, contradicting previous studies.