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Wageningen Researcher Receives €150,000 Grant for Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Using Gene-Editing Technology
Wageningen, Friday, 20 February 2026.
John van der Oost from Wageningen University secured European Research Council funding to develop ThermoCas9, a CRISPR variant that targets cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. This breakthrough exploits differences in DNA methylation patterns between tumor and normal cells, potentially revolutionizing precision cancer therapy with minimal side effects.
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Europe's Carbon Footprint Falls to Nine-Year Low as Portugal Leads Green Consumption
Brussels, Friday, 20 February 2026.
European consumers dramatically reduced their carbon footprint to 9.0 tonnes per person in 2023, marking a significant drop from 10.0 tonnes the previous year. Portugal achieved the lowest emissions at just 6.5 tonnes per capita, while Cyprus recorded the highest at 14.8 tonnes—showcasing a striking 8.3-tonne gap between EU nations. This consumption-based measurement uniquely tracks emissions embedded in imports and global supply chains, revealing that Europeans consume 4.0 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually while producing only 3.3 billion tonnes domestically. The data demonstrates Europe’s continued progress toward climate goals, with consumption emissions falling 12.9% since 2013.
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Netherlands and Belgium Sign Agreement to Cut Brussels-Eindhoven Train Time by Half
Eindhoven, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Currently requiring up to four transfers and taking 3.5 hours, the journey from Eindhoven’s tech hub to Brussels could be dramatically shortened through new rail infrastructure or optimized existing tracks. The February 17th agreement targets the Brainport region, home to semiconductor giant ASML and Philips, where a car journey takes just 1.5 hours compared to the lengthy train alternative. Both countries will study two scenarios with concrete agreements expected by summer 2026, though no funding has been allocated yet.
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Sports Organizations Report 82% AI Adoption Rate with Measurable Revenue Growth
Global, Friday, 20 February 2026.
A groundbreaking industry survey reveals that over four-fifths of sports organizations have successfully implemented artificial intelligence technologies, with three-quarters achieving quantifiable financial returns. The Global SportsTech Report 2026, analyzing responses from 160 senior executives worldwide, shows that 60% of organizations have unlocked new direct revenue streams through digital platforms, with betting and gaming emerging as the highest-potential revenue driver at 31%.
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Dutch Quantum Company MicroAlign Secures €2.5 Million Grant to Scale Revolutionary Fiber Technology
Netherlands, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
MicroAlign has landed a significant €2.5 million European Innovation Council grant to industrialize its groundbreaking fiber array technology that achieves nanometer precision in quantum computing systems. The Dutch company’s patented micro-manipulation technology actively aligns individual optical fibers with unprecedented accuracy, enabling ultra-low loss connections essential for quantum computers and photonic applications. This funding represents a critical step toward commercial deployment as the quantum industry transitions from research labs to real-world applications, positioning MicroAlign to capture substantial market share by 2029.
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Scientists Launch Four-Million-Euro Study to Make Yeast Live Longer
Wageningen, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Researchers at Wageningen University received €4 million in EU funding to investigate why yeast cells die and how to extend their lifespan across four different species. Thirteen PhD students across seven European institutions will work to unlock cellular death mechanisms, potentially revolutionizing biotechnology production processes for medicines, food proteins, and biofuels by keeping industrial yeast alive longer.
