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“Our Planet – From Human Impact to Climate Action and Sustainable Industry Solutions”, April 28

Published April 21, 2021 by Henric Johnson in Washington

What does Nobel Prize laureates, leading scientists, world experts, top policy makers, business leaders and youth leaders have in common? On April 26-28 they will participate together in the first ever Nobel Prize Summit and explore the...

Higher education during the pandemic

Published April 13, 2021 by Henric Johnson in Washington

Universities and colleges were already in a tight spot before the pandemic with rising costs, increased competition, and for public schools - less financial support from their respective states. Traditionally during periods of economic...

Ambitious R&D and Climate Actions

Published March 10, 2021 by Henric Johnson in Washington

It should not come as a surprise that jobs and climate are two of President Biden’s top priorities which both are addressed with the launch of “American Innovation effort to create jobs and tackle the climate crisis”. In this, an outline of...

One step forward for Science

Published February 16, 2021 by Henric Johnson in Washington

When the Biden-Harris team recently presented their science team and the priorities the science team was tasked with, it was a step forward for science as science was given a more central role in the new administration. The President and the...

General view of the Plenary Chamber during a plenary session in Brussels

President von der Leyen adressed the US BARDA in her State of the Union speech. So, what is the US BARDA?

Published December 21, 2020 by Henric Johnson in Washington

In the response to the coronavirus and protecting Europe's health in the future, the President called for 'lessons to be learned, saying Europe must build a stronger European health union, with a future-proof and properly funded EU4Health...

The Biden administration – what can we expect when it comes to research, development and innovation?

Published December 11, 2020 by Henric Johnson in Washington

January 20, 2020, the Biden-Harris administration will take over, and among many there is an anticipation that the role of science will be strengthened. “Listen to science” is one of the first bullets listed in the Biden-Harris Build Back...

Hydrogen – for a cleaner, lighter and brighter future?

Published November 20, 2020 by Henric Johnson in Washington

In 1969 hydrogen played a vital role for the Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon. Liquid hydrogen was used as fuel to propel the rockets while electricity and water was supplied from hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems. USA has remained a...