IN A NUTSHELL 🌱 LEAFF is a new biodegradable plastic developed by researchers at Washington University, mimicking the strength and structure of a leaf. 🔄 The material aims to integrate into a circular economy by using agricultural waste as feedstock, potentially creating jobs and new markets. 📦 LEAFF surpasses conventional […]

BMF Publishes Draft Bill on DAC 8 Implementation Act On 26 June 2025, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen, or BMF) published a new draft bill (following the formation of a new government) for an act to implement the DAC 8 Directive (DAC 8-UmsG).  The DAC 8-UmsG […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Elsight, the carrier-agnostic, connectivity solutions company, on its AU$60 million capital raise, which was well-supported by existing and new shareholders, including several new Australian and global institutional investors. The capital raise comprises firm commitments for a single-tranche placement of new fully paid ordinary […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🍽️ MIT researchers have developed the FOODres.AI Printer that transforms food scraps into household items. 🔄 The printer uses AI technology to identify waste and convert it into a printable bioplastic paste. 🌍 This innovation aims to create a closed-loop system to significantly reduce food waste and […]

Lyla June Staff/Board Photo /sites/default/files/2025-07/LylaJune_PHOTO.jpg agnes Wed, 07/30/2025 – 09:53 Staff/Board Category Board Member Dr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician, author, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective, […]

On 30 June 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131) into law, introducing some of the most significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in recent history, with the goal of increasing housing supply and improving housing affordability in California. […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Bayerische Landesbank, a publicly regulated German bank, on a real estate refinancing for a vehicle owned by Artisa Group AG, an international group headquartered in Switzerland specializing in the development, investment, and management of high-profile real estate projects, including residential, commercial, and office […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Prototype Success: A crucial component for the ITER fusion reactor has passed certification, marking progress in nuclear fusion technology. 🔥 Extreme Conditions: The divertor operates in high heat and particle load environments, requiring advanced materials like tungsten. 🤝 Collaboration: Hitachi and QST combined expertise in material […]