All Materials


Durham takes quality control ITERations to a new level

Added: 14 Sep 2025

One of the biggest quality checks ever attempted on superconducting materials has been completed by…

Greener, cleaner and plastic

Added: 1 Sep 2025

As the shift towards cleaner and sustainable energy systems progresses, plastic supercapacitors may…

Lab Babble: Turning basic science into TV gold

Added: 1 Sep 2025

Move over Mary Berry, writes Russ Swan.

Graphite innovation for nuclear sector wins £13 million

Added: 16 Aug 2025

A scheme to support Britain’s nuclear industry through the development of sustainable graphite supp…

In the public arena

Added: 4 Aug 2025

Research in the laboratory or out in the field is essential, but communicating with public audience…

Sophisticated techniques boost green chemistry credentials

Added: 2 Aug 2025

Structural flaws in certain electricity-conducting plastics may be responsible for limiting the mat…

The time is now

Added: 29 Jul 2025

It’s no secret that the United States is losing talented scientists but why aren’t the UK and Europ…

Hair’s breadth ‘chapel on a chip’ demonstrates wonders of laser manufacturing

Added: 6 Jul 2025

Sorbonne university’s Chapel of Saint Ursula has been a Parisian landmark for nearly four centuries…

Miele Professional launches glass washers to cater for all laboratory needs

Added: 27 Jun 2025

Miele Professional, a global leader in premium commercial appliances, has announced the launch of i…

Trials start on Bath pillow for safer bed transfers

Added: 10 Jun 2025

A new product co-developed by university academics and their local hospital trust could reduce the …

It’s Lego, but not as we know it

Added: 7 Jun 2025

Two worlds collide, to Russ Swan’s delight.

Critical alternatives

Added: 27 May 2025

As the supply of rare earth elements becomes an increasing geopolitical issue, Akseli Mansikkamäki …

Powering the world’s most innovative materials

Added: 19 May 2025

Materials innovation plays a critical role in economic development, explains David Knowles, and dig…

Shall I compare thee to soft robotics…?

Added: 7 May 2025

A scientific revelation regarding rose petals has been hailed by its discoverers as a potential bre…

Show Preview: Chemical expansion

Added: 28 Apr 2025

After increasing to add a dedicated chemical lab zone last year, CHEMUK returns with a further addi…

Future-proof your workforce with a scientist degree apprenticeship

Added: 22 Apr 2025

Keep your business at the forefront of science, technology, engineering and manufacturing by using …

Integrity at all times

Added: 14 Apr 2025

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) plays a crucial role in engineering advanced materials but accur…

Chemical expansion

Added: 7 Apr 2025

After increasing to add a dedicated chemical lab zone last year, CHEMUK returns with a further addi…

Space scientist Aderin-Pocock to present bicentenary Ri Christmas Lectures

Added: 17 Mar 2025

Space scientist and broadcaster Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will present this year’s Royal Institutio…

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Reversible composite adhesives offer new possibilities in material science

Added: 14 Mar 2025

Researchers have created reversible composite adhesives using molecular entanglement, enabling enha…