June 15, 2025

Robots to the rescue: miniature robots offer new hope for search and rescue operations

Robots to the rescue: miniature robots offer new hope for search and rescue operations

EU-funded researchers have developed robust mini robots with advanced sensors to help search and rescue teams find survivors in the aftermath of earthquakes and other disasters In the critical 72 hours after an earthquake or explosion, a race against the clock begins to find survivors. After that window, the chances of survival drop sharply. When…
An AI analyst made 30 years of stock picks – and outperformed human investors by a ‘stunning’ degree

An AI analyst made 30 years of stock picks – and outperformed human investors by a ‘stunning’ degree

Using public information and making small tweaks, an alpha-seeking AI fund manager outperformed 93% of mutual fund managers by an average of 600% The researchers’ findings were so striking that they started hunting for mistakes. “We had this result a year ago,” says Ed deHaan, a professor of accounting at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “And we…
Fighting environmental pollution with microbes

Fighting environmental pollution with microbes

Two EU-funded projects met to promote collaboration, share progress and tackle common challenges in advancing bioremediation. Their goal is to combat environmental pollution The EU-funded BIOSYSMO(opens in new window) and MIBIREM(opens in new window) projects have a common goal: to sustainably remediate contaminated environments using microbes. On 19 and 20 March 2025, the two projects’…
Startup’s biosensor makes drug development and manufacturing cheaper

Startup’s biosensor makes drug development and manufacturing cheaper

Protein sensor developed by alumna-founded Advanced Silicon Group can be used for research and quality control in biomanufacturing In the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, ELISA tests provide critical quality control during drug development and manufacturing. The tests can precisely quantify protein levels, but they also require hours of work by trained technicians and specialized equipment.…

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