Interim Report lays foundation for UK’s materials sector
The report marks progress in the development of a National Materials Innovation Strategy in the UK.
UK-wide ban on plastic wet wipes to become law
This follows 'overwhelming support' in the public consultation.
A battery-electric truck trolley for underground mining
The first fully battery-electric truck, trolley system for mining has now been tested on an 800m track in Sweden.
Mapping a Bronze Age palace in Crete
One of the largest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Crete has been mapped using 3D laser scanning.
Appeal proceeds against Anglo American
Appeal proceeds against Anglo American on behalf of 140,000 Zambian women and children alleging lead poisoning culpability.
IOM3 Advisory Council Meeting report March 2024
IOM3 President Kate Thornton reports on the 2024 IOM3 Advisory Council meeting.
Talking timber: coppice construction
George Fereday explores the potential of coppiced sweet chestnut in buildings.
An elastomer-based 3D ink can be stretchy and rigid
An elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties negates mechanical joints, say inventors at EPFL, Switzerland.
Global plastic waste rises by more than 7% in three years
Earth action says that plastic waste has risen by 7.11% since 2021.
Construction on London's super sewer is complete
The 7.2m-wide Thames Tideway Tunnel is designed to dramatically reduce the tens of millions of tonnes of storm sewage that spills into the River Thames every year.
PPE for women does not fit
A survey reveals women are ignored when it comes to providing safe and effective personal protective equipment (PPE).
Vale hits renewable energy target ahead of schedule
Vale has announced 100% of electricity used in its operations in Brazil comes from renewable sources, ahead of the 2025 schedule.
Grants to Support Knowledge Exchange - Chukwudike Ukeje
Chukwudike Ukeje, 2024 Grant to Support Knowledge Exchange recipient shares his experience on the process
Optical viewport technology enhanced for fusion and quantum applications
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) claims to have reduced optical distortion by up to 75%, for fusion energy and quantum physics research.
UK Government seeks to secure supply chain resilience
The UK Government is taking action to safeguard flows of vital goods, such as medicines and smartphone chips, with a new Critical Imports Council.
Environmental impact of hidden mining roads uncovered
Satellite images analysed using machine-learning models are finding unmapped roads in wilderness areas from mining, logging and land clearing.
IOM3 exhibits at Materials Research Exchange, London
IOM3 exhibits at Innovate UK's Materials Research Exchange on 23-24 April at the Business Design Centre, London.
More power from renewables than gas during recent UK winter
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit have found that UK renewables generated more power than gas in the 2023/24 winter.
New network to harmonise Life Cycle Assessment within Foundation Industries
Academics have won funding to help the UK Foundation Industries use Life Cycle Assessment tools to reduce their environmental impact.