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The Innovation Platform Issue 21 is NOW LIVE 🙌 This issue features expert insights on critical global challenges such as climate change, space exploration, particle acceleration, antimicrobial resistance, nuclear energy, and plastic pollution. It highlights ongoing research and innovative technologies aimed at addressing these pressing issues. Highlights include ⤵️ - Rebecca Tadesse and Gabriele Grassi from OECD Nuclear Energy Agency discuss international collaboration for radioactive waste management. - Roxane Roethlisberger Feller 🇨🇭🇪🇺🇧🇪 of AnimalhealthEurope highlights the organization’s role in securing a healthier future for animals and people. - The Alliance to End Plastic Waste shares strategies to combat plastic pollution. - Edda Gschwendtner from CERN explores plasma wakefield acceleration for particle acceleration. - Dr. Louisa Jenkin of UKRI discusses efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance. - Michael Fehringer from the European Space Agency - ESA talks about the Biomass mission to improve carbon calculations. Read the publication for free here: https://lnkd.in/eCfb9SkF #Space #ClimateChange #AnimalHealth #PlasticWaste #NuclearEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TheInnovationPlatform

HTS-110 is pioneering the future of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technology, delivering custom solutions that push the boundaries of magnetics, energy, and scientific applications. ⚡ From advanced research to industrial use, their cutting-edge superconducting systems are enabling more efficient, powerful, and sustainable innovations. With a strong focus on precision engineering and next-generation materials, HTS-110 is leading the way in unlocking the full potential of superconductivity for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future. Discover how HTS-110 is shaping the future of superconducting technology: https://bit.ly/3T1XcX1 #Superconductors #HTS110 #Innovation #SustainableTech

PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are a growing environmental concern, linked to health risks and persistent pollution. ZeroF project is leading the way in replacing these harmful substances with innovative, PFAS-free coatings for various industries. Their sustainable solutions maintain high performance while ensuring a safer future for people and the planet. Discover how ZeroF is revolutionizing coatings with non-toxic alternatives: https://bit.ly/4aSs4i1 #PFASFree #SustainableInnovation #ZeroF

Pulsar Helium Inc is making strides towards production, with notable advancements at the Topaz Project in Minnesota. Recent drilling has revealed impressive helium concentrations, with wells reaching depths of over 5,000 feet. Thomas Abraham-James, President & CEO of Pulsar Helium, shared: “The success of the Jetstream #2 and deepening of Jetstream #1 wells, with multiple high-concentration helium shows, confirms Topaz as a major helium discovery in North America. We now enter the crucial testing phase and will keep the market updated.” Learn more about this development: https://bit.ly/4k1YdHQ #heliummining #helium

In the news | UK supercharges fusion engineering with new doctoral training centre The UK is taking a bold step towards a sustainable energy future with the launch of a dedicated Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in fusion engineering. Starting in September 2025, this pioneering programme will equip the next generation of engineers with the expertise needed to advance fusion energy technology. Led by top UK universities – Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, and Liverpool – alongside the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) Fusion Futures initiative, the CDT will train over 150 postgraduates to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. Professor Arunodaya Bhattacharya, Chair in Fusion Energy at the University of Birmingham and Fusion Engineering CDT Deputy Director, commented: “Fusion Engineering CDT students are the future of the fusion industry, stepping into a field where the challenges are unprecedented, and the opportunities are limitless." #fusionenergy #fusionengineering #fusion Image source: shutterstock/Efman

⭐ McGill Centre for Translational Research in Cancer pioneers innovative research to bridge lab discoveries and patient treatment Director Dr Gerald Batist, Professor Shirin Abbasinejad Enger and Chief Operating Officer Miriam Dutra of the McGill Centre for Translational Research in Cancer discuss the Centre’s essential role in advancing cancer research through the translation of laboratory discoveries into practical applications. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4bnNd3B #cancerresearch #cancercare #cancertreatment

In the news | US scientists designing new satellite to hunt small space debris A groundbreaking project by a University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) scientist aims to revolutionise space debris detection. In a significant step towards safeguarding vital satellite infrastructure, researchers are developing a satellite capable of tracking debris as small as one centimetre, a feat currently beyond the reach of ground-based systems. UAF's Paul Bernhardt and University of Calgary researchers have developed a method to track space debris using plasma disturbances and wave analysis. The “Space Debris Hunter” satellite will detect debris using sensors and analyse frequency shifts to predict its path and enable collision avoidance, which is crucial as satellite numbers grow. #spacedebris #spacenews #spacetechnology *Image courtesy of Paul Bernhardt

The Finnish semiconductor industry currently employs roughly 7,000 experts with a combined revenue of €2bn. By 2035, the industry aims to more than triple these numbers. Finland excels in specialised manufacturing and integration processes, as well as in complex system-on-chip design. We spoke with Kvanttinova’s CEO, Jussi Tuovinen, about how Finland is transforming its technology ecosystem to become a global leader in chip development. Click here to read➡️ https://bit.ly/3XkPUx3 #chips #chipsact #Finland #semiconductors

Proxima Fusion and its partners have announced a major milestone in the quest for limitless, clean energy – unveiling the world’s first fully integrated concept for a commercial fusion power plant. The groundbreaking fusion power plant design, known as Stellaris, marks a significant leap toward reliable, continuous fusion energy generation. Dr Francesco Sciortino, Co-Founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion, commented: “The path to commercial fusion power plants is now open. “Stellaris is the first peer-reviewed concept for a fusion power plant that is designed to operate reliably and continuously without the instabilities and disruptions seen in tokamaks and other approaches. “Given increasing global energy demands and the escalating need for European energy security, unlocking limitless, clean energy through fusion has never been more urgent, and Proxima is committed to leading Europe into a fusion-powered future.” More details here: https://bit.ly/43eI245 #fusionpowerplant #fusionenergy #powerplant

The BMBF-funded IFE Targetry HUB project was launched at the end of 2024 with the aim of researching basic target fabrication and fielding technologies for laser-based inertial confinement fusion in Germany. Laser-driven inertial fusion is the only scheme that has demonstrated scientific net energy gain, yet the engineering challenge remains to implement reliable fusion technology and build a commercially viable fusion power plant. Read more about this pioneering research here: https://bit.ly/3Qg63A9 Fraunhofer IAF #fusiontechnology #fusionresearch