Science and Technology of Welding and Joining Vol. 29, No. 1, out now
Ultrasonic welding, tungsten inert gas welding and friction welding are among the topics discussed.
Girls reject science and engineering
A gender gap has been exposed in young people’s interest in engineering and science by a Royal Society survey.
UK Deposit Return Scheme to be introduced in October 2027
The UK Government has announced an update on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers (DRS), setting out next steps.
Green Volt offshore windfarm granted UK planning approval
The project will deliver renewable energy to offshore oil and gas platforms by 2029 as part of the North Sea Transition Deal.
BHP bid to takeover Anglo American
It is widely reported that BHP has bid £31bln to buy Anglo American Plc.
Materials Science and Technology Vol. 40, No. 7, out now
Hot dip galvanizing, mechanical and intergranular corrosion properties as well as wear mechanisms, all feature as key research topics in this issue.
PERC's Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template launches
A May webinar will provide an introduction to PERC's new Mineral Project Evaluation Report Template (MPER Template).
Interim Report lays foundation for UK’s materials sector
The report marks progress in the development of a National Materials Innovation Strategy in the UK.
UK-wide ban on plastic wet wipes to become law
This follows 'overwhelming support' in the public consultation.
A battery-electric truck trolley for underground mining
The first fully battery-electric truck, trolley system for mining has now been tested on an 800m track in Sweden.
Mapping a Bronze Age palace in Crete
One of the largest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Crete has been mapped using 3D laser scanning.
Appeal proceeds against Anglo American
Appeal proceeds against Anglo American on behalf of 140,000 Zambian women and children alleging lead poisoning culpability.
IOM3 Advisory Council Meeting report March 2024
IOM3 President Kate Thornton reports on the 2024 IOM3 Advisory Council meeting.
Talking timber: coppice construction
George Fereday explores the potential of coppiced sweet chestnut in buildings.
An elastomer-based 3D ink can be stretchy and rigid
An elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties negates mechanical joints, say inventors at EPFL, Switzerland.
Global plastic waste rises by more than 7% in three years
Earth action says that plastic waste has risen by 7.11% since 2021.
Construction on London's super sewer is complete
The 7.2m-wide Thames Tideway Tunnel is designed to dramatically reduce the tens of millions of tonnes of storm sewage that spills into the River Thames every year.
PPE for women does not fit
A survey reveals women are ignored when it comes to providing safe and effective personal protective equipment (PPE).
Vale hits renewable energy target ahead of schedule
Vale has announced 100% of electricity used in its operations in Brazil comes from renewable sources, ahead of the 2025 schedule.