UK bioenergy plant to run on seaweed feedstock
The facility is expected to produce up to 420GWh of renewable gas annually, with commercial operations currently scheduled to begin in 2028.
World Bank increases support to ensure minerals sector has positive impact
Eight countries will receive support to identify priorities, commitments and measurable targets in the sector.
Grants to Support Knowledge Exchange - Sethupathi Rangaraj
Sethupathi Rangaraj, 2026 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient, shares his experience.
Quantum metacrystal works at room temperature
The material can distinguish subtle quantum differences between incoming light.
New hubs to help UK businesses use robotics
They form a national network to accelerate robotics adoption.
‘World’s first’ ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering
Ammonia fuel is transferred by connecting a bunkering vessel and a receiving vessel via transfer hoses.
Flexible and transparent glass for adaptive optics
A silicon-selenium chalcogenide glass could overcome the trade-off between infrared transparency and mechanical flexibility for adaptive optics.
IKEA bag now made with 90% recycled material
The new monomaterial polypropylene bag contains at least 70% recycled packaging waste.
Integrating UK foundries into offshore wind supply chain could generate £14.6bln
Cast Metals Federation highlights benefits of increased UK participation in offshore wind castings and forgings supply chains.
Wool rope makes waves in seaweed farming
The advance could overcome the issue with polyester ropes where repeated use leads to mechanical failures that release microplastics or result in loss of the ropes at sea.
Grants to Support Knowledge Exchange - Sarah Pedroni
Sarah Pedroni, 2026 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient, shares her experience.
MoU seeks to formalise artisanal and small-scale gold mining
The World Gold Council and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative aim to improve transparency in the sector.
UK National Nuclear Laboratory sets out plans to support domestic energy ambitions
The strategic plan is built around five science missions.
Colour-changing packaging signals food freshness
Anthocyanin – a natural plant pigment – embedded into a metal-organic framework reportedly creates a hydrogel that can indicate when food starts to spoil.
McKinsey reports strong finances but stalled productivity in the materials market
The metals and mining sector flatlined in 2025 after a post-pandemic rebound, the report says.
UK-India partnership to advance circular material use
The UK Government, the Royal Academy of Engineering and Tata Steel form the three-year partnership.
Waste not, watt not
The potential of waste cardboard as an indigenous UK fuel for bioenergy.