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Materials-Driven Fusion Approach Opens New Era for Nuclear Science

Fusion at high temperatures powers the sun and, if harnessed, could provide a potential source of energy here on Earth. But controlling fusion reactions has other benefits.

25 Jul 2026

New Machine Learning Method Optimizes Production of Atom-Thin Filters

Ultra-thin two-dimensional (2D) materials are only one atom thick. They can act as powerful filters at the tiniest scales, even approaching sub-atomic dimensions. In this work, scientists used machine learning to develop a scalable method to grow high-quality (almost defect-free), atom-thin layers of boron and nitrogen.

24 Jul 2026

Tescan Unveils the New CLARA to Help Researchers See More at the Nanoscale

Tescan has introduced the new generation of Tescan CLARA™, an ultra-high-resolution scanning electron microscope for nanoscale materials characterization.

From Tescan Group 24 Jul 2026

Magnetic Invention Removes ‘Invisible’ Microplastics Plus Some PFAS

RMIT University researchers developed a water treatment material that rapidly removes micro- and nano-plastics and some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), bringing the technology closer to real-world use.

24 Jul 2026

A Project Develops Materials Capable of Storing Energy and Reducing Aircraft Weight

Weight reduction and improved energy efficiency are two of the major challenges facing the aeronautics industry as it transitions towards more sustainable models.

From AIMPLAS 24 Jul 2026

ABB Advances Flow Measurement for Harsh and Low-Flow Applications

ABB's ProcessMaster FER620 flowmeter offers advanced IoT connectivity and modularity, optimizing performance and adaptability in modern water infrastructure.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 23 Jul 2026

ABB Enables Thermal Mass Flow Measurement in Safety-Critical Applications With SIL 2 Certification

With SIL 2 certification, ABB's SensyMaster flowmeter ensures reliable thermal mass flow measurement, crucial for safety in chemicals and oil & gas industries.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 23 Jul 2026

ABB Ethernet-APL Flowmeters to Support Digitalization at a Large Petrochemical Complex in China

ABB delivers Ethernet-APL flowmeters to Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical, enhancing real-time data transmission for efficient petrochemical production in China.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 23 Jul 2026

Multi-Agent AI Framework Targets High-Purity Recovery of Critical Transition Metals

The U.S. Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will lead a Genesis Mission project to help secure the nation’s critical mineral supply by developing AI tools to improve recovery of valuable transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.

23 Jul 2026

Henniker Plasma Targets Throughput and Process Stability with Stratus Manufacturing Solution

Manufacturers scaling a bonding, coating or printing process to full production rarely struggle with the science of surface treatment; they struggle with holding it steady, line after line, shift after shift.

From Henniker Plasma 23 Jul 2026

Copper-Bismuth Smart Window Materials Control Heat Across Seasons

Researchers engineered a copper-bismuth reversible metal electrodeposition layer with a rotatable low- and high-emissivity window structure for all-season spectral control. The material system modulated solar transmission by 52.2% and long-wave infrared emissivity by 0.87, supporting lower modeled building energy use.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 22 Jul 2026

Servomex Redefines Reliability with the SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500F

The SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500F analyser offers flexible gas and liquid analysis for hazardous areas, enhancing accuracy and reducing maintenance costs.

From Servomex 22 Jul 2026

COF-Polymer Electrolyte Extends Sodium Battery Life Under Fast Charging

Researchers embedded a sulfonate-functionalized covalent organic framework in a fluorinated polymer electrolyte, creating ordered pathways that increased sodium-ion conductivity to 1.2 mS cm?¹ at 30 °C. The composite supported long-lived sodium-metal cycling and retained 87.3% capacity after 488 cycles in a 1 Ah solid-state pouch cell.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 21 Jul 2026

NCC Helps Turn UK Aerospace Innovation into Industrial Reality with Landmark Vertical Aerospace Flight

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has today completed the UK's first public demonstration flight of a full-scale wing tilt-rotor electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major milestone for UK aerospace and advanced air mobility.

From Vertical Aerospace 21 Jul 2026

More Than 10 Million Unused Smartphones Hold Critical Materials in Norway

Researchers estimated that dormant smartphones in Norway exceeded 10 million devices by 2024, substantially outnumbering the 6.8 million phones still in use. Across three analyzed components, active and dormant devices held about 80 tonnes of critical raw materials, although current recycling systems struggle to recover their rare-earth elements.

By Muhammad Osama 20 Jul 2026