Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Public dialogue explores solar radiation modification research A public dialogue on solar radiation modification (SRM) has revealed broad support for further research, alongside clear concerns about its deployment. NERC UKRI News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Why Sweden’s wolverine conservation success story is unraveling A world-famous conservation program that helped save Sweden’s endangered wolverines is now struggling as funding stagnates and local trust erodes. Researchers say the decline offers a cautionary lesson: protecting wildlife requires long-term commitment, not just early success. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Modular Platform for Directing-Group-Free Radical Dicarbofunctionalization of Unactivated Alkenes via Dual Nickel/Energy-Transfer Catalysis - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Volume 13 Issue 6 | Environmental Science: Nano - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science British Journal of Haematology - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Efficient Bridge Monitoring In its 2022 condition assessment, the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) classified 8,000 highway bridges as requiring rehabilitation. In other words, it is time to start continuously monitoring Germany’s bridges. With the COMOBASE modular acoustic emission monitoring system, the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS presents an innovative solution… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Accelerating the Production of Higher-Performance Batteries The battery factory of the future is increasingly digitalized. Simulations play a central role in developing new cells while intelligent sensor systems monitor production in real time. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM are developing methods that enable production processes to be mapped virtually and key parameters to be measured during production. The expe… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report, June 2026 dc.title: Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report, June 2026 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2026 examines worldwide gas flaring trends and highlights a concerning rise in flaring activities. Global gas flaring increased to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025, the highest level since 2019 and the third consecutive annual increase, de… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Study reveals that without a reliable mate birds do what comes naturally An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial and under-examined aspects of bird behaviour and welfare. Swansea University News · 31 May 2026 Research & science What 'biodegradable' packaging really means—and three key questions to ask about it "Biodegradable" has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and food containers, implying a promise: this product is better for the environment because nature will eventually take care of it. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 31 May 2026 Research & science Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temps have risen Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temperatures rise—a result that defies long-standing expectations about how animals adapt to warm climates Futurity — Earth & Environment · 31 May 2026 Research & science Drought in the southwest is shrinking wildlife habitat "The take-home message is that the effects of drought are huge and widespread." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 31 May 2026 Research & science Agro-industrial residues as biofilter media for biogas desulfurization: An alternative to activated carbon Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Biogas desulfurization is essential to prevent equipment corrosion and ensure its suitability for energy applications. Although several technically established desulfurization technologies are commercially available, their implementation may still be ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 31 May 2026 Research & science D1.2 Food Loss and Waste Economic Model Development & SILL-based Validation - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 31 May 2026 Research & science Assessment of Lao PDR’s Emission Reduction Program and Options for Future Emission Reductions Results-based Programs dc.title: Assessment of Lao PDR’s Emission Reduction Program and Options for Future Emission Reductions Results-based Programs dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: This report assesses opportunities to scale up Lao PDR’s Emission Reductions Program and expand participation in carbon markets, in response to government interest. Conducted in 2025, it evaluates the performanc… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 31 May 2026 Research & science The presence of people affects how animals behave "Our findings provide an important nuance in our understanding of wildlife in a rapidly changing world." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 30 May 2026 Research & science New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically moving salt deposits away from the working surface, preventing clogging. The process was successfully tested with water from three oceans and can recover nearly all s… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 30 May 2026 Research & science Peter Murrell embezzled SNP donations – why do so many voters stay loyal to the party? Voters in Scotland still tend to back a party along constitutional lines. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 29 May 2026 Research & science KTH aims to find the students of the future at Järvaveckan KTH Royal Institute of Technology has set up its own tent at Sweden’s annual Järvaveckan gathering (Järva Week) to meet the students of the future. This year, there is a particular focus on encouraging more young people – not least from the Järva neighborhood in Stockholm – to study science and technology. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 29 May 2026 Research & science A dangerous dam-building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers Bangladesh’s planned Padma Barrage may repeat mistakes made by India when it dammed the Ganges. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 29 May 2026 Research & science Screen Time and the Developing Brain: A Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Findings in Children Aged 0–12 Years - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 29 May 2026 Research & science Innovation is born at the boundaries Anyone who has worked creatively with others knows that one plus one can actually become three. At NAVET, interdisciplinary and cross-boundary collaboration results in technological solutions used in areas such as opera, film, circus arts, and sound. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 29 May 2026 Research & science EPFL launches cloud access to real quantum computers 29.05.26 - Through a collaboration between the EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) and SCITAS , EPFL has become the first Swiss academic institution to establish a virtual platform offering advanced quantum computing capabilities to its researchers. Among the many areas of specialization within the domain of quantum science and technology, EPFL researchers play a leading role … EPFL News (Mediacom) · 29 May 2026 Research & science Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point 1 million years ago A new study suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point about one million years ago, making it far more reactive to temperature and CO2 changes. Researchers warn this surprising sensitivity could offer clues about how the continent may respond to today’s warming world. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 29 May 2026 Research & science Wind power turbines are not bad for your health "While concerns about wind turbines often receive attention, the evidence shows no meaningful health impacts at typical exposure levels." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 28 May 2026 Research & science Translating system-level change to individuals: Experimental evidence on avenues to communicate about degrowth and green growth by Dallas O’Dell, Frédéric Basso, Ganga Shreedhar Degrowth is gaining scholarly attention as a means of transforming affluent societies, by downscaling production and consumption whilst guaranteeing a good life for all within planetary boundaries, through collectively defined self-limitation. However, little empirical research has investigated communication and framing techniques to translate d… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 28 May 2026 Research & science Swansea University ranked top in UK for subject excellence in alternative Unifresher Rankings Swansea University has been recognised by Unifresher as the UK’s top-performing university for subject excellence – achieving more first-placed subject rankings than any other institution in the UK. Swansea University News · 28 May 2026 Research & science Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates - UCL | University College London UCL News · 28 May 2026 Research & science Marilyn Monroe’s final home – and the life she imagined within it Monroe envisioned her home as a sanctuary ‘for any friends of mine who are in some kind of trouble’. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 28 May 2026 Research & science Centre for Languages & International Education - UCL | University College London UCL News · 28 May 2026 Research & science A New York cemetery was hiding 5.5 million bees underground A casual walk through an Ithaca cemetery led to the discovery of a gigantic hidden bee population — roughly 5.5 million ground-nesting bees packed beneath the soil. Scientists believe it may be one of the largest bee aggregations ever documented and say the insects are crucial pollinators for apple orchards and other crops. The bees have likely lived there for more than 100 years, thriving in t… ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 28 May 2026 Research & science Multidecadal Atlantic “Warming Hole” Heat Content Variations Are Caused by Ocean Heat Transport, Not by Surface Fluxes - Rahmstorf - 2026 - Geophysical Research Letters - AGU Publications Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 28 May 2026 Research & science Enhanced Sorption Performance of Surface Modified Turkey Egg Shells for Ni(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) Sequestration – A Green Solution Toxins released into water streams from several industrial effluents have a negative impact on the ecosystem. High level of heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Hg, Ni, Cu, and Fe) in wastewaters lead to a number of health risks, including immune system dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, birth defects, and neurological diseases. This study is centred on utilizing M eleagris gallopavo domesticus E gg S hell… Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 28 May 2026 Research & science Researchers in breakthrough precision on energy difference inside antihydrogen atoms Swansea University physicists, as leading members of the ALPHA antihydrogen collaboration at CERN, have determined the ground state hyperfine splitting of antihydrogen 100 times more accurately than ever before. Swansea University News · 27 May 2026 Research & science Deep‑sea sponges survive in complete darkness in ways we didn't know before When we think of marine life, we usually picture colorful coral reefs or dense seaweed forests filled with fish and other critters. The ocean that comes to mind is the one touched by sunlight. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 27 May 2026 Research & science BBC Ideas film highlights urine test for endometriosis UKRI-backed research aims to cut years from diagnosis and help millions of women be believed sooner. UKRI UKRI News · 27 May 2026 Research & science Are we getting tired of superheroes? The evidence might surprise you Audiences are not tired of superheroes – they’re tired of stories that no longer speak to the political anxieties that made the genre powerful in the first place. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 27 May 2026 Research & science Which of your climate actions make the biggest difference? Here’s how to find out Climate action goes way beyond consumption. Find the most effective actions within your current roles, and overcome barriers for you and others to take them. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 27 May 2026 Research & science Simulation of field test on temperature variation induced by single-well leachate pumping in landfills Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Leachate pumping has been widely adopted in landfill engineering. The removal of leachate from the waste mass modifies the internal moisture content and generates convective flow, which unavoidably leads to variations in waste temperature. These ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 27 May 2026 Research & science Earth’s orbital wobble triggered rapid climate chaos during the dinosaur age New research suggests Earth’s climate can swing wildly on surprisingly short timescales — even during hot, ice-free greenhouse periods. By studying ancient sediments from the Late Cretaceous, scientists uncovered repeating climate shifts tied to tiny changes in Earth’s orbital wobble. These cycles may have repeatedly pushed the planet between humid and arid states every few thousand years. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 27 May 2026