Wearable tech and smart phone projects address health inequalities
The South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub, UK, awarded seven projects funding in the area to mark their first-year anniversary.
IOM3 Fellow awarded CBE in New Year Honours
Professor Richard A. Williams OBE FREng CEng FIMMM has been appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE).
Designs shortlisted for low-carbon footbridge in UK
One of the five designs will be selected for a bridge over the A127, located close to the Lower Thames Crossing in the UK.
Supermarket sees first mechanically recycled polystyrene food contact quality yoghurt cup
The cup is claimed to be a true circular economy offering with no downcycling.
Polyolefin-coated fabric bags up water
A European project is seeking to produce polyolefin-coated fabrics for transporting fresh water by sea.
Can plastic self-degrade in the sea?
A University of Edinburgh, UK, start-up E.V.A. Biosystems is developing 'selectively degradable plastics'.
High stiffness meets high-damping properties
A novel composite material reportedly combines two previously incompatible properties – high stiffness and high damping capacity.
HERO coatings to boost turbine engine efficiency
A single-layer approach to protective coatings for turbine engines could increase efficiency while also simplifying the manufacturing process.
Recyclability assessment methodology aids extended producer responsibility
The methodology must be applied to packaging placed on the market from 1st January 2025, looking forward to the reporting deadline of 1st October 2025.
Vegetation restricts mine pollution in Upper Teesdale, UK
A novel project is helping the 200km of rivers that are reported to be polluted by metals from long-abandoned metal mines feeding into the River Tees.
IOM3 seeks views on Defence Industrial Strategy
The UK government has published a Statement of Intent inviting views on its plan to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy.
Battery-grade lithium carbonate crystals from UK brines
A spin-out company from the University of Manchester, UK, reports to have extracted lithium carbonate from UK brines with more than 99.5% purity.
IOM3 Investigates... mining technology, people and progress
Discussing the global value of mining and the importance of building a strong professional workforce, there is a preview of a forthcoming event Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply.
IOM3 seeking views on disused mine and quarry tips
To inform a response to plans for a new system of regulation for disused tips in Wales, IOM3 is seeking views of members.
Green Alliance's five tests for a successful circular economy
The Green Alliance is gauging the success of the UK Government's Circular Economy Taskforce against five key tests.
Gravity-based solar cell cooler
A passive cooling device for solar cells has been designed to work using only gravity.
No agreement reached on Global Plastics Treaty at INC-5
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee met in Busan between 25 November to 1 December to reach a consensus on plastic pollution.
Festive season to help UK aluminium recycling surpass expectations
As of quarter three, 81% of the annual aluminium recycling rate has been met, suggesting the year will end on an impressively high rate.
Sensing the force – a non-electric soft touchpad
A soft, silicone, non-electric touchpad could offer solutions in MRI machines, advanced prosthetic hands and movement aids used for rehabilitation post-surgery.
Elastomers in Biomedical Devices
This event has a particular focus on the uses of elastomeric materials in Healthcare.