News
-
Image courtesy 123rf Harry Stokman and Stephan Rupp of Current/OS Foundation write on the drivers for direct current (DC) in power grid, outlining its development and highlighting its critical role in the energy transition. DC in power grids today is mainly perceived as energy highway at the top layer of power grids: HVDC links transmit…
-
Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered that an immune molecule found only in primates, called IGFL2, plays a key role in regulating inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). IGFL2 is produced by a subset of immune cells in the joints of patients with RA and acts like fuel on a fire: it activates more immune cells,…
-
Controlling microrobots with extreme precision is vital in delicate surgical procedures, but traditional feedback systems are bulky and externally dependent. Now, researchers have developed a tiny surgical robot that sees and corrects its movements from within. By embedding a miniature camera and using internal visual tracking, the system enables real-time self-correction during motion, eliminating the…
-
Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally. Ischemic stroke, strongly linked to atherosclerotic plaques, requires accurate plaque and vessel wall segmentation and quantification for definitive diagnosis. However, conventional manual segmentation remains time-consuming and operator-dependent, whereas current computer-aided tools fall short in achieving the accuracy required for clinical applications. These technological bottlenecks severely hamper…
-
Vattenfall is currently offering a sea-farmed treat called Wind Farmed Seaweed Snacks, which are snacks manufactured from seaweed cultivated at an offshore wind farm, in collaboration with the legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson. The partnership seeks to demonstrate how offshore wind farms may support food production that can aid in the regeneration of the marine…
-
Tesco has introduced LinerlessLid punnet packaging for Metis plums after teaming up with Coveris. Produced by European fruit leaders Royal (Spain), Blue Whale (France) and Granfrutta Zani (Italy), connected by variety manager Star Fruits and Rusticas Del Gualdalquivir, Metis plums have debuted new bright, engaging and colourful LinerlessLid and punnet packaging. Metis plums are naturally…
-
Katie Simpson has been named head of marketing, UK & International for the Oddlygood Group, a plant-based firm that owns the Rude Health and Oddlygood brands. Simpson, who most recently served as head of UK & Ireland marketing at Innocent Drinks, has more than 20 years of marketing experience at significant FMCG companies. Here, she…
-
Blowscan and Thermoscan, which have been shown to assist manufacturers enhance PET bottle performance, cut waste, and speed up development cycles, will be on display on BMT’s stand at drinktec 2025. BMT (Blow Moulding Technologies), will showcase its cutting-edge hardware, alongside its materials characterisation and simulation services for the global packaging industry. “At BMT we…
-
Rosaluna, a renowned mezcal brand, has made its debut in the UK, providing customers with an all-natural agave spirit. Spirit Cartel, who distributes Rosaluna, said the spirit has a 40% alcohol content and was distilled by a sixth-generation family in the undulating hills of Santiago Matalán in Oaxaca, the mezcal-making capital of Mexico. Certified as…
-
Image courtesy 123rf Constellation, an energy producer and supplier, and GridBeyond, a smart grid platform provider, are collaborating to use GridBeyond’s AI-powered predictive analytics platform with the aim of helping business customers in PJM reduce energy use during peak periods. The companies argue this solution could reduce the need to build new generation facilities, especially…
© 2b Publishing 2026.