mammalian cells

Harvesting mammalian cells with only one filter per batch

Dr Mueller (DrM), Switzerland, manufactures innovative filters that can tackle large batch sizes and cell concentrations in the production of biologics. As the biologics industry...
seismic monitoring

Scientists use optical fibres to conduct seismic monitoring of glaciers

The Swiss National Science Foundation have developed a new method of conducting the seismic monitoring of glaciers using optical fibres. Glaciers are constantly moving, and...
gas-filtering membranes

Scientists create gas-filtering membranes using machine learning

Using machine learning and synthetic chemistry, a team of scientists have successfully created new gas-filtering membranes. Developed by scientists at the University of South Carolina...
young star

Astronomers detect a pulsating rhythm among distant young stars

An international team of astronomers have detected a pulsating rhythm among distant young stars which will help scientists understand more about the Sun and...
electromagnetic waves

Topological electromagnetic waves may be on the surface of plasmas

Whilst conducting theoretical research, physicists have found that electromagnetic waves of topological origin should be present on the surface of plasmas. Scientists have recently discovered...
Genitourinary cancer treatment made personal

Genitourinary cancer treatment made personal

Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer has a 60-70% chance of reoccurring in patients – it’s time to talk about it. Understanding and overcoming cancer progression and therapy...
unhealthy food for children

Why we need marketing restrictions on unhealthy food for children

Kate Oldridge-Turner, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at World Cancer Research Fund, outlines why we need marketing restrictions on unhealthy food for children. There...
chargepoint

Major changes to electric vehicle chargepoint policy in the UK

The British Government has announced major changes to electric vehicle policy in the UK, including an additional £1bn of funding for chargepoints. British Prime Minister...
urban smog

CLOUD experiment reveals unknown mechanism driving urban smog

CERN’S Cosmics Leaving Outdoor Droplets (CLOUD) experiment has revealed a new mechanism that drives winter urban smog episodes. Published in Nature, the results of this...
cancer care

ECCO on achieving the best possible quality of cancer care

The Innovation Platform speaks to European Cancer Organisation Chief Executive Mike Morrissey about how the upsurge of innovations in the field of cancer care. Reaching...