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Lithium Isotopes Display Distinct Quantum Spin Effects in Brain Model

A new clue to how lithium may affect the brain has been found in new research into quantum biology at the University of Surrey. The study investigates how a quantum property of lithium atoms could influence chemical reactions involving vitamin C in the brain.

8 Oct 2026

Researchers Engineer Regenerable Magnetic SERS Uranyl Sensor

Uranium monitoring is essential for managing nuclear materials and assessing contamination in aquatic environments.

8 Oct 2026

Sustainable Bio-Based Composites Combine Lightweight Strength with Electromagnetic Attenuation

As wireless devices and high-frequency electronics become more widespread, materials that prevent electromagnetic interference are increasingly important. Many conductive shields work primarily by reflecting incoming waves, which can create unwanted secondary radiation. Polymer composites offer a lightweight and versatile alternative, and biochar provides a renewable source of conductive carbon.

8 Oct 2026

ARIA Backs 11 Projects with £50 m to Use Proteins as Tools for Manufacturing Advanced Materials

The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) has today announced it is backing 11 new research projects (Creators) with £50 m to develop new ways of manufacturing advanced materials at scale using proteins, as part of its Universal Fabricators program.

7 Oct 2026

ABB to Showcase Measurement Technologies for More Stable and Efficient Paper Production at MIAC 2026

At MIAC 2026, ABB will showcase innovative measurement technologies for paper mills, enhancing process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 7 Oct 2026

ABB to Spotlight Smarter, More Efficient Aluminium Production at ALUMINIUM 2026

Join ABB at ALUMINIUM 2026 to see cutting-edge technologies that improve aluminium production efficiency, quality, and process control for a sustainable future.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 7 Oct 2026

Delta-T Cultivates £5 m in Sales As It Toasts 55 Years in Business

A Cambridge co-operative that has developed technology to help lettuces grow in space is celebrating a major anniversary in style.

From Delta-T Devices Ltd 7 Oct 2026

Trace Carbon Strengthens Iron Grain Boundaries By Reconfiguring Bonds At The Crack Tip

Researchers developed a fast Fe-C machine-learning interatomic potential to simulate carbon segregation and crack propagation across general grain boundaries in a-iron. They found that trace carbon increases crack-growth resistance beyond what static Rice-Wang-type cohesion predicts, with carbon following the moving crack tip as Fe-C bonds repeatedly break and reform in a process they term dynamic bond reconfiguration.

By Muhammad Osama 7 Oct 2026

Teijin Expands PFAS-Free High-performance Resin Lineup

Teijin Limited today announced new grades of SOLFIGA®, its family of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds, which offer excellent sliding properties without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

From Teijin Limited 7 Oct 2026

Study Optimizes Platinum Catalysts for Low-Temperature Aqueous-Phase Methanol Reforming

Hydrogen is a promising low-carbon energy carrier, but its low volumetric energy density makes storage and transportation difficult. Methanol offers an attractive alternative because it is liquid under ambient conditions, contains 12.5 wt% hydrogen and can be transported using existing fuel infrastructure.

7 Oct 2026

Engineering Stretchable Nanocomposite with Increasing Strain-Dependent Thermal Conductivity

A joint research team led by Professors Seunghyun Baik and Joonmyung Choi from the School of Mechanical Engineering of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has developed a new nanocomposite material whose electrical and thermal conductivities increase as it is stretched, successfully applying it to stable heat dissipation for foldable phones.

7 Oct 2026

Researchers Develop High-Performance Lead-Free p-Type Transistors

A research team led by Professor Ji-Sang Park of the Sungkyunkwan University, SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), in collaboration with Professor Yong-Young Noh's team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and the teams of Professors Ao Liu and Huihui Zhu at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), has successfully overcome the critical oxidation problem of conventional eco-friendly, lead-free perovskite semiconductors and developed a p-type transistor with world-class performance.

7 Oct 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope, Bringing Speed and Simplicity to Advanced Infrared Analysis

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope, the latest advancement in FTIR microscopy designed to make chemical analysis of microscopic samples more accessible, intuitive and efficient for laboratories.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Analytical Instruments & Solutions 6 Oct 2026

Rapid Multi-Gas Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy

Early measurements from the NOTUS gas Raman system indicate its potential for fast, flexible gas monitoring, crucial for advanced industrial applications.

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 6 Oct 2026

How Far Can Raman Spectroscopy Push Trace Gas Detection?

IS-Instruments' Stimulated Raman System aims to enhance trace gas detection sensitivity, targeting limits approaching 1 ppb for challenging applications.

From IS-Instruments, Ltd. 6 Oct 2026