22 April 2026 Getting AI to spot concrete cracks without heavy labelling Self-supervised vision models could be used where labelled data are scarce but reliability is essential.
21 April 2026 Strategies to improve segregated polymer composites for electronics Tailored processing and advanced predictive models can reportedly enhance electrical, thermal and mechanical properties.
17 April 2026 Sweat patch to monitor high-risk pregnancies EPFL spin-off MoleSense in Switzerland is developing a needle-free patch that senses biomarkers.
17 April 2026 Funding call to establish networks across priority themes of the National Materials Innovation Strategy UK research organisations can apply to establish a materials-focused network that unites research and industrial stakeholders.
16 April 2026 'Largest-ever' lithium exploration campaign launched in the DRC US-based firm KoBold Metals' campaign will span 13 licences and make use of artificial intelligence.
15 April 2026 Nineteen more British Technical Excellence Colleges The UK Government says the training will be for the advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, digital and technology sectors.
