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The British Steel site at Scunthorpe has been described by its Chinese owners Jingye as unsustainable

Emergency law passed to protect UK steelmaking

The new technology has shown it can increase in broadness of basil leaf

Molecular additive shows promise for improved crop yields

Comment: Showcasing the North’s strength in advanced materials

The 3D-printing process allowed the researchers to create complex shapes that could be customised

3D-printed foam could provide alternative to polymer foam

The sensors can be ploughed back into the fields to help nurture crops

Biodegradable sensors could boost crops and reduce e-waste

Lightsail design could power interstellar travel

Steel manufacturing has been a major part of Scunthorpe's history for over 160 years

2,700 jobs at risk at Scunthorpe steel plant

Nanoplastic and bio-mulch passively cool greenhouses

Coral inspires CO2 capturing building materials

Q&A: The IEEE president on the $2m Medal of Honor prize

The Manchester Prize rewards British-led breakthroughs in AI for public good

Polaron wins £1m Manchester Prize for transforming advanced materials with generative AI

The NHS spent £64.3m on all tooth extractions in children aged 0 to 19 in the 2022-2023 financial year

Dental treatment uses industrial coating to fight tooth decay