A team from the University of Alberta, based in Edmonton, Canada has
developed biofilms capable of breaking down the toxic matter found in
tailings ponds.
The 1st UK Solar to Fuel Symposium took place in London, UK, in January, to answer the question of whether we can harvest the sun’s rays and forego fossil fuels.
Biodegradable packaging can only be a positive step but insufficient
information and unregulated marketing could lead to more harm than good.
Packaging Professional asks a panel of experts.
Technology Networks is an ERDF funded project that offers places on study tours and placements to European centres of excellence to share good practice, develop collaborations and receive vital guidance on research and development.
The global financial crisis is affecting supply and driving up prices,
claimed speakers at the fourth Living with Minerals conference in
London, UK. Michael Forrest finds out what is shaping UK policy.
Clothes usually get dirtier as you wear them, but in the future taking your t-shirt out of the drawer might actually clean it. Engineers have developed a type of cotton that is able to clean itself in response to sunlight.
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
