The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers are accepting
applications for their 2012 Venture Prize. The Royal Society are also accepting nominations for a range of awards.
China can now boast more materials science papers than any other
country, but as we move into 2012, just how far advanced is research and
development? Eoin Redahan finds out.
A computer chip that can ‘learn’ could improve our understanding of how
the brain works, lead to a better human-machine interface and pave the
way for artificial intelligence.
The ability of small businesses to borrow money is a key to economic growth, particularly in manufacturing and engineering. Government plans are in place to increase lending to businesses, but it is being questioned whether greater credit availability is actually allowing companies to borrow more.
Winners of the IOM3 2011 Special and Publication Awards were presented with their medals and prizes at an Awards Lunch at the Institute's London office
