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This new journal issue focuses on alloys.

An ETH Zurich, Switzerland, research team is working to create a modelling platform for analysis of how technological, economic and regulatory developments affect future energy systems.

The UK Government has published its update proposals to the UK plan for Shipment of Waste.

A network of ten electric-vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations is being rolled out in Queensland, Australia.

Tomorrow’s Engineers focuses on working with the engineering community to improve the collective impact of our outreach activity. A new website, launched in January 2021, brings together resources to support practitioners in getting the most out of their engineering engagement activity.

With papers considering slide wear, corrosion and oxidation this special issue looks at tribo-behaviour in practice.

Tronox has announced that it is to abandon its proposed purchase of TiZir Titanium and Iron (TTI).

The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda will bring together the foremost leaders of the world to address the new global situation, addressing the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new European study concludes that single-use paper-based packaging in quick service restaurants is better for the environment than reusable tableware.

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched a new report, showing how the UK can significantly reduce its reliance on exporting plastic waste.

The Global Palladium Fund (GPF), founded in 2016 by Norilsk Nickel, has launched four physically-backed metal Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs).

The Quantum Sensors project is a consortium to develop sensors for improving quality assessment and battery grading in the manufacturing line intended to advance electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

Alloys are a focus of this latest issue with papers on Microstructure and properties of high power-SLM 24CrNiMoY alloy steel at different laser energy density and tempering temperature, Single-step sinter-aging heat treatment of metastable-beta type Ti–Nb–Cu alloy and Influence of starting powders on the final properties of W-Cu alloys manufactured through rapid sinter pressing technique, among others.

Papers in this new issue look at topics including flame and fire retardancy of polymer-based composites, eco-friendly synthesis and characterisations of single-wall carbon nanotubes/Ag nanoparticle heterostructures and evaluation of the effect of temperature on skid resistance of different asphalt mixtures.

A total of 400Mt of essential aggregates, industrial minerals and other manufactured mineral products were produced in Great Britain in 2018, according to the latest figures published by the UK Mineral Products Association (MPA). This is said to be the UK’s biggest producer by volume.

An 11,000-tonne curved concrete box is to be pushed under a railway line in a first for UK engineering.

Reforms set out in the new Building Safety White Paper, announced by Wales’ Housing Minister Julie James, could impact how properties are designed, built, managed and lived in.