Daily Archives: 12, January 2026

Thiess Extends Long-Term Partnership with MACH Energy in Australia’s Hunter Valley

(IN BRIEF) Thiess has secured a new six-year contract with MACH Energy to provide expanded full mining services at the Mount Pleasant Operation in New South Wales through to 2031. The agreement strengthens a long-standing partnership and supports the mine’s … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Awarded £2.1m Fellowship to Advance Magnetic Imaging Tracers

(IN BRIEF) Dr Liam O’Brien from the University of Liverpool has secured a £2.1 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop advanced magnetic nanoparticle tracers for next-generation medical imaging. The interdisciplinary project combines expertise in physics, chemistry and nanomedicine to improve … Read the full press release

Study Finds Long-Term Brain Health Risks From Growing Up With Solid Fuel Smoke

(IN BRIEF) A new University of Helsinki study shows that exposure to indoor air pollution from solid fuels during childhood may have lasting effects on cognitive health, with impairments becoming evident decades later. Using data from over 7,000 adults, the … Read the full press release

UEA Live Returns With Major Literary Names for National Year of Reading

(IN BRIEF) UEA Live returns in 2026 with a diverse programme of literary events featuring internationally renowned authors, award-winning writers and emerging talent. Hosted by the University of East Anglia in Norwich, the UNESCO City of Literature, the festival includes … Read the full press release

AUTOSAR Partnership Announces New Leadership and Core Partners, Strengthening Its Role in the Software-Defined Vehicle Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) AUTOSAR begins 2026 by welcoming DENSO, Huawei and Vector Informatik as new Core Partners, reinforcing its collaborative foundation amid rapid automotive industry transformation. Despite broader market consolidation, the partnership remains focused on advancing standardized software architectures, supporting Software-Defined … Read the full press release