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The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its first data from the Euclid space telescope, launched in July 2023 to investigate dark matter and dark energy. The initial release, dated March 19, includes scans of three regions of the sky, revealing detailed classifications of over 380,000 galaxies, which is just 0.4% of the estimated total for its six-year mission. According to Carole Mundell, ESA's director of science, this data opens new avenues for understanding fundamental questions in modern science. Euclid's goal is to map the large-scale structure of the universe, which could provide insights into the nature of dark matter and dark energy, collectively constituting about 95% of the universe, yet remain undetectable by traditional means. The telescope has already captured images of 26 million galaxies, the farthest of which are located 10.5 billion light-years away. Euclid is set to revisit these areas 30 to 52 times during its mission, enhancing image resolution and data collection capabilities. Valeria Pettorino, the project scientist, anticipates significant discoveries ahead as the mission progresses.

Researchers at Anemel, a European research organization, have announced a significant advancement in hydrogen fuel production, potentially making it cheaper and more efficient. According to a study published in the journal *Energy & Environmental Science*, the team developed a stable method for splitting water molecules without the need for rare platinum group metals (PGMs), traditionally required as catalysts in electrolysis. Instead, the new catalyst uses more readily available materials, such as nickel and molybdenum, demonstrating high robustness and performance in tests. Officials from Anemel highlighted that this development could enable scalable and cost-effective clean hydrogen production, a crucial step toward replacing fossil fuels. Hydrogen is celebrated for its zero carbon emissions when burned and its abundance as the most plentiful element in the universe. If successfully scaled, this innovation could lead to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, addressing significant challenges in hydrogen adoption, according to the researchers.

The European Union (EU) has launched its first sectoral strategy for artificial intelligence (AI), committing €200 billion ($215 billion) to become "the continent of AI," as stated by officials on February 12, 2025. This initiative comes more than two years after the emergence of AI models like ChatGPT, highlighting Europe’s delayed response in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Despite having a robust ecosystem of universities and research institutions, the EU faces significant challenges in bridging the technology gap with the United States and China, where investment levels in research and development surpass that of the EU's 2.2% of GDP. Notably, only 11 of the world's top 100 tech companies are based in Europe, with none among the 10 leading by market value, contrasting sharply with the dominance of U.S. firms. Experts express concerns that Europe's fragmented market and stringent regulations hinder the competitiveness of its tech firms. As emphasized by Mario Draghi, former President of the European Central Bank, urgent action is necessary to boost investment and innovation to prevent the region from falling further behind in key technological fields.