- Added packing fraction to :ref:`Material <Materials>` to separate number density and effective number density.
- Added a feature allowing time-dependent values for individual instrument parameters.
- Added a ``PythonStdOutChannel`` and the ability to change the :ref:`logging channel <Properties File>` without restarting mantid framework
- Bugfix :ref:`DownloadInstrument <algm-DownloadInstrument>` to try unauthenticated connections if authenticated failes. Also added the ability to allow for setting the github api token in the :ref:`properties file <Properties File>`