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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. While lithium has been used as a first-line treatment for the long-term management of bipolar disorder for more than 70 years, scientists still do not fully understand how it produces its therapeutic effects in the brain.

Uranium monitoring is essential for managing nuclear materials and assessing contamination in aquatic environments. Established analytical methods can measure uranium accurately, but they often require costly instruments, extensive sample preparation, and trained operators. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) offers a way to identify substances through their molecular "fingerprints" using potentially portable equipment.

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. Yet untreated biochar has limited conductivity and can bond poorly with polymers.

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.

ABB will exhibit at MIAC 2026 at stand C3, Lucca Exhibition Center, October 7-9 Pressductor® web tension measurement, UviTec™ BOD/COD monitoring and electromagnetic flow measurement will demonstrate the role of reliable measurement across the paper mill ABB will also highlight L&W Freeness and Fiber Online, providing continuous freeness and fiber measurements to support refining optimization and machine runnability ABB will showcase technologies designed to help paper manufacturers improve...

ABB to showcase measurement, automation, digitalization, electrification and metallurgical performance technologies in support of leaner, cleaner and more resilient aluminium operations Demonstration of high-precision force and dimension measurement technologies designed to help aluminium producers increase yield, improve quality and maximize uptime Stressometer®, strip tension measurement and MTG Box Gauge technologies demonstrate the role of accurate measurement in improving rolling...

Established in 1971, Delta-T specialises in instruments for environmental science, in particular: agronomy, plant physiology, eco-physiology, data logging, meteorology, soil moisture, solar energy studies and environmental monitoring. Delta-T is a co-operative company, owned and managed by the members who work within it. Co-operative working creates an environment in which the company team all participate in the challenges of the business and benefit from its success.

A Cambridge co-operative that has developed technology to help lettuces grow in space is celebrating a major anniversary in style. The Delta-T Devices WET150 Kit provides portable measurement of soil moisture, electrical conductivity (EC) and temperature.

Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Machine-learning simulations track carbon atom by atom as a crack advances, probing what static models may miss about fracture at iron grain boundaries. Paper: Dynamic bond reconfiguration drives crack-tip carbon migration to strengthen iron grain boundaries. AI-generated conceptual image created using ChatGPT/OpenAI *Important notice: This news reports on an unedited version of an accepted paper and is awaiting final editing.

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). The new grades are also designed to help customers balance wear and friction performances with regulatory compliance. SOLFIGA® PPS compound pellets.