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NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision

Science & Nature In new images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to celebrate its fourth science anniversary, a familiar galaxy transforms into something...

Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel

Science & Nature Pixels either control light or analyze it. This one does both. The post Researchers in Switzerland invent a new type of pixel...

Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider

Science & Nature After 18 years of discovery, it's goodbye LHC and hello High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider. The post Farewell, atom-smashing Large Hadron Collider appeared...

Materials suppliers cash in on price inflation

Three major construction materials companies have reported substantial increases in revenue and profit in 2022, after hiking prices to cover rising input costs. Breedon Group saw its revenue rise by 13 per cent to £1.39bn, while pre-tax profit increased by 19 per cent to £136m. This was despite sales in its core products falling, with

Yes, we have enough materials to power the world with renewable energy

Powering the world with renewable energy will take a lot of raw materials. The good news is, when it comes to aluminum, steel, and rare-earth metals, there’s plenty to go around, according to a new analysis. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, world leaders set a goal to keep global warming under 1.5 °C, and reaching

Materials producers need more than Hunt’s quick fix

Mineral products are energy intensive The Treasury has published details of its new energy bills discount scheme for businesses and the public sector, extending the energy bill relief scheme that expires in March. From 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, eligible non-domestic customers who have a contract with a licensed energy supplier will see

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