thenextweb

2025-06-24

Danish biotech Cellugy wants to replace microplastics in cosmetics


Danish biotech Cellugy has raised €8.1mn in EU funding to accelerate production of a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The grant, awarded under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environmental projects, will support the commercialisation of EcoFLEXY, a cellulose-based material for use in personal care products such as creams, gels, and toothpaste.  Cellugy claims EcoFLEXY is the first material of its kind to match the performance of fossil-based carbomers, which are famed for their ability to give cosmetics a smooth, c [...]

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thenextweb

2025-05-08

Denmark to trial autonomous sea drones amid tensions with Russia

The Danish Armed Forces are set to trial four autonomous sea drones that will patrol Northern Europe waters, looking for signs of criminal activity.  Powered by wind and solar, the uncrewed surface v [...]

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cnet

2025-04-02

Microplastics Aren't Just Found in Seafood Anymore. Here Are 9 Other Foods With More Microplastics Than You Think

Microplastics are in our water, air and seafood. It's been recently discovered to be in chewing gum, too. Here's what to know about microplastics in your foods. [...]

Match Score: 51.17

thenextweb

2025-05-01

Exclusive: Danish supercomputer powers AI care ‘companion’ for hospitals

Danish startup Teton has used Gefion, one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, to turbocharge the development of its AI “care companion” for hospital staff.  Teton installs cameras and sen [...]

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thenextweb

2025-06-30

NATO’s VC fund backs biotech startup for first time

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) has made its first investment in a biotechnology startup. The alliance’s VC arm announced today that it’s co-leading a $35mn Series A round for UK-based Portal Biote [...]

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Destination

2025-03-01

What to read this weekend: Warm Fusion brings biotech and body horror to a gritty NYC of the future

New releases we picked up this week that belong on your reading list. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.e [...]

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thenextweb

2025-07-09

Funding focus: Biotech dominates Netherlands’ top 10 rounds in H1 2025

Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. After debuting with a look at the biggest rounds so far this year, we now turn to the largest deals in the Netherlan [...]

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cnet

2025-07-04

We Found the 8 Most Common Foods With Microplastics

It's not just seafood anymore. Check your fridge for these other foods that might contain microplastics. [...]

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cnet

2025-02-28

One Side of Microplastics, Please. Foods With Plastic Inside and Swaps to Make

Microplastics are everywhere, including your favorite foods and drinks. Here's how to reduce plastic particles. [...]

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cnet

2025-03-23

Are You Consuming Microplastics? 10 Foods Secretly Hiding Them

Concerned about microplastics? Here's what to know about how they affect our food. [...]

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