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Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]
Surviving the Harshest Terrain in the Solar System As the US Artemis missions aim to return to the Moon as soon as 2027 and also plan to venture to Mars, engineers face a deceptively simple challenge: how to build a tyre that will not fail. The Moon’s surface is unforgiving, with jagged rocks and temperatures […]
New igus® endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a wide range of wear-resistant polymer bearings as manufacturers seek to eliminate PFAS and PTFE before a potential ban in 2026. What do dental floss, skis, a frying pan and plain bearings have in common? They all rely on organic fluorine compounds, also known as PFAS, […]