Europe tech news
Technology news from Europe: official announcements from its governments, companies and institutions.
Google DeepMind extends SynthID watermarks to AI-made proteins
The company says its SynthID Bio watermarks survive into physical proteins and could help DNA synthesis providers verify that orders came from trusted AI models.
Google DeepMind
NASA, CSA, German Aerospace Center plan lunar crop demonstrator
The three agencies signed a joint statement of intent to prepare an Earth-based demonstrator for growing crops under Moon-like conditions, NASA said.
NASA
UK Space Agency opens £20m innovation funding call for space R&D
The agency says Call 3 of its National Space Innovation Programme offers co-funded grants of £150,000 to £2 million for UK-based space technology projects.
UK Space Agency
Research Radar, October 1, 2026: 14 new AI and security papers to know
The most relevant new AI and security research from Nature & arXiv, with the authors' own summaries and links to the papers.
Nature
ESA’s EarthCARE maps Anak Krakatau ash plume to guide flights
ESA says its EarthCARE satellite profiled the vertical structure of the Anak Krakatau plume, helping forecasters verify ash altitudes after thousands of flights were grounded.
ESA
BT launches ‘AI from BT’ portfolio with 24/7 AI Receptionist
BT Business says its new AI portfolio and free adoption hub aim to help UK small firms answer calls around the clock and recover revenue lost to missed calls.
BT Group
ESMA urges MiCA rewrite for DeFi, staking and influencer ads
The EU markets regulator wants stricter crypto marketing rules, powers to block fraudulent websites and freeze assets, and a new licensed service for DeFi access.
ESMA
UK Security Minister outlines cyber, AI and drone security plans
Dan Jarvis said a National Cyber Action Plan will follow the £210 million Cyber Action Plan, as a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill updates UK regulation.
UK Government
NCSC New Zealand sets Cyber Smart Week 2026 for October 5-11
New Zealand's cyber agency is themeing its annual awareness campaign around scams and urging organisations to adopt backups, multi-factor authentication and incident plans.
NCSC New Zealand
Research Radar, September 30, 2026: 11 new AI and security papers to know
The most relevant new AI and security research from Nature & arXiv, with the authors' own summaries and links to the papers.
Nature