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UK astronomers discover mysterious iron bar inside the iconic Ring Nebula
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (547+ words) The discovery, led by researchers from Cardiff University and University College London (UCL), represents the first time such a structure has been observed in the nebula. This newfound feature appears as a narrow strip of iron atoms, perfectly aligned inside…...
World-leading rare earth magnet recycling facility launches in UK
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (513+ words) Rare earth magnets are amongst the key "critical minerals" that are integral to modern life. They form a core building block in technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, medical equipment, pumps, robotics, and electronics. Therefore, demand for these minerals…...
Copernicus data shows 11 straight record years as 2025 nears the hottest year ever
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (813+ words) According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), operated by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), global temperatures in 2025 were just 0.01C cooler than 2023 and 0.13C below 2024, which still holds the title of the hottest year on record. The data release…...
Four Corners Helium discuss the latest trends, technologies and innovations advancing helium exploration
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (636+ words) In this conversation, we sit down with Tim Rynott to gain insights from a leader at the forefront of the industry. With extensive experience in resource exploration and a focus on strategic innovation, Tim brings a unique perspective on the…...
Dark matter may have begun much hotter than scientists thought
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (417+ words) Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Universit" Paris-Saclay have discovered that dark matter could have been "incredibly hot, moving at nearly the speed of light when it was first born. The research provides new clues about the…...
Materia AI’s platform secures UK grant to power EV battery circular economy
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (387+ words) The funding marks a milestone for the startup as it works to modernise how electric vehicle batteries are recovered, processed and reintegrated into the supply chain at the end-of-life. Under the programme, Materia AI will develop a Minimum Viable Product…...
Making the hottest solid ever measured on Earth
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (540+ words) When we measure temperature in everyday life, we use a thermometer. When scientists need the temperature of matter driven to extremes, for example, when replicating conditions inside planets, fusion capsules, or laser-stressed metals, they use something much larger: a 3km X-ray…...
Nanize: PFAS-free durable, and versatile coatings for metals, plastics and glass
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (747+ words) Having made over 20,000 individual tests, extensive lab validation of Nanize coatings has been undertaken, including by FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), to verify polymer crosslinking, hard curing, durability and performance. Nanize ultra-rapidly cured polysilazane coatings are proven to create hard, durable,…...
KTH wins Swedish Research Council grant to advance nuclear technology
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (231+ words) In August 2025, the Swedish Research Council issued a call for proposals entitled "Grants for research environments in nuclear technology. A total of 15 applications were submitted to the Council, with four being approved. The aim is to build up activities and…...
Europe’s shift to PFAS-free packaging and textiles
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (820+ words) Europe's shift to PFAS-free coatings for packaging and textiles'Innovation News Network Europe's shift to PFAS-free packaging and textiles ZeroF's final event showcased PFAS-free coatings for food packaging and upholstery textiles, exploring technical feasibility, regulatory alignment, consumer acceptance, and future market…...