Research & science

Research & science Michaelina Wautier review: an astoundingly skilled painter returned to her rightful place in the spotlight A landmark exhibition that reintroduces an artists who disappeared from public and scholarly notice for nearly 300 years. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants: the mysterious story of how dinosaurs evolved – expert Q&A Birds didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs. They are dinosaurs. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins – extract of Steve Brusatte’s new book Dinosaur wings seem to have originally been used not to fly but to attract a mate. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Swansea University staff named as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales Six Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship. Swansea University News · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists have found a safer way to hunt for the next pandemic virus Scientists are learning to spot pandemic threats without touching dangerous pathogens. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Freedom Leisure announced as new operator for Swansea Bay Sports Park Following an extensive and thorough procurement exercise Swansea University and Swansea Council have entered into an agreement with Freedom Leisure to operate the sport and leisure facilities at Swansea Bay Sports Park (SBSP). Swansea University News · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Kecerdikan KitKat ubah krisis perampokan jadi ‘super campaign’ Keberhasilan respons KitKat tidak hanya terletak pada kreativitasnya, tetapi juga pada karakter krisisnya yang relatif ringan, tidak berbahaya, dan dapat diterima secara sosial untuk dijadikan bahan percakapan. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Maya collapse mystery deepens as scientists find no drought at key site The mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization may not have been driven solely by drought after all. New evidence from lake sediments in Guatemala reveals that one key city, Itzan, enjoyed a stable climate even as its population abruptly vanished. Instead of environmental collapse, the findings point to something more complex: a tightly interconnected network of cities unraveling under pressu… ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Toxic effects of benzotriazole (BTA) in corrosion inhibitor wastewater on photosynthesis and metabolic pathways of Chlorella pyrenoidosa To reutilize corrosion inhibitor wastewater in various industries for microalgae cultivation, the toxic effects of benzotriazole (BTA), a common and refractory pollutant, on photosynthesis and metabolic pathways of Chlorella pyrenoidosa ( C. pyrenoidosa ) were first investigated. When the BTA concentration increased from 0 to 400 mg/L, C. pyrenoidosa cells became more wrinkled and broken. … Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 28 Apr 2026 Research & science Global supply chains cause environmental harm, but they can help repair it too Environmental impacts are often overlooked in supply chain debates. A new framework shows how businesses can respond more fairly and effectively. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Apr 2026 Research & science Healthy life expectancy falls in the UK – and the decline is worse among women The UK’s healthy life expectancy crisis hits women hardest, but the government’s renewed women’s health strategy doesn’t come close to matching the scale of the problem. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Apr 2026 Research & science Shortages, substitutes and uncertainty: the new reality of drugs supplies Better information, smarter prescribing and investment in domestic manufacturing could help the NHS weather the growing crisis of medicines running short. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Apr 2026 Research & science Preparation of non-fired bricks from granite washing sludge and other solid wastes by hydration reaction The present study utilized granite washing sludge (GWS) as the primary raw material, supplemented by quicklime (CaO), cement, phosphogypsum, and silica fume for the preparation of non-fired bricks. At the optimum ratio of GWS:CaO:cement:phosphogypsum:silica fume of 55:5:5:25:10, the non-fired bricks produced after 28 d of natural curing, reached a compressive strength of 15.04 MPa with a d… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 27 Apr 2026 Research & science New Senedd voting system poorly understood by public, study reveals Two-thirds of people in Wales are unclear about major changes to the Senedd voting system ahead of the upcoming election, according to new public polling. Swansea University News · 25 Apr 2026 Research & science £100k awarded to Swansea researchers developing gut hormone dementia treatment Swansea University researchers have been awarded £102,949 by BRACE Dementia Research to investigate a stomach hormone's role in a potential new dementia treatment. Swansea University News · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets The golden oyster mushroom may be a culinary hit, but it’s becoming an ecological problem. Scientists warn it’s spreading quickly through U.S. forests, where it outcompetes native fungi and reduces biodiversity. In just a decade, it has appeared in more than 25 states, largely due to human cultivation and transport. Its silent expansion is now raising concerns about long-term impacts on forest … ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists just found where airborne microplastics really come from Microplastics are floating through the atmosphere and spreading across the globe, but their true origins have been misunderstood. New research shows land sources emit over 20 times more microplastic particles into the air than the ocean, challenging earlier beliefs. Scientists also discovered that previous models dramatically overestimated how much plastic is in the atmosphere. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists just uncovered a 3 million-year climate mystery in Antarctic ice Ancient Antarctic ice is revealing a surprising new chapter in Earth’s climate story, stretching back 3 million years. By analyzing tiny pockets of trapped air and rare gases, scientists have discovered that while the planet cooled significantly—especially in the oceans—levels of key greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane changed only modestly. This unexpected mismatch suggests other … ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Novos resultados do maior acelerador de partículas do mundo dão pistas sobre uma física ainda desconhecida O comportamento de algumas partículas subatômicas nos experimentos feitos no LHC parece não estar de acordo com o Modelo Padrão University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Mansour Shayegan elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Machine-learning-based prediction of energy requirements for biomass pyrolysis via compositional and operational parameters Accurate estimation of energy requirements for biomass pyrolysis is essential for designing cost‑efficient and sustainable thermochemical conversion systems. This study addresses the challenge of predicting pyrolysis energy requirement by integrating comprehensive feedstock compositional data with process operational parameters, analyzed through a machine learning (ML)‑based framework. A curate… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 24 Apr 2026 Research & science Efficient degradation of short-chain PFAS achieved with new method Short-chain perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) such as perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) are increasingly entering the environment via various pathways and contaminating groundwater and drinking water. Because PFAS are highly mobile, removing them has so far required a great deal of effort. But a research team at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has devel… Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 23 Apr 2026 Research & science How scientists changed their view of insomnia We have probably all had the experience of lying awake in bed, our mind turning, unable to sleep. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Apr 2026 Research & science Swansea University unveils memorial sculpture honouring "silent teachers" of medical science A permanent memorial sculpture has been unveiled at Swansea University’s Singleton Park campus to recognise the invaluable contributions of individuals who donate their bodies to medical education and research. Swansea University News · 23 Apr 2026 Research & science Could glass be dethroned as wine's top packaging? Researchers unbox consumer perceptions of wine packaging With nearly 400 years under its cork, glass is still the top choice for consumers when it comes to packaging preferences for wine, but sustainability concerns may open the way to other container types, a study by food science and economics researchers has found. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 23 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists find perfect fossils in rust beneath Australian farmland Beneath the dry farmland of New South Wales lies a hidden window into a lost rainforest teeming with life from 11-16 million years ago. At McGraths Flat, scientists have uncovered fossils preserved in astonishing detail—not in typical rock like shale or sandstone, but in iron-rich sediment once thought incapable of such preservation. Tiny iron particles filled and captured entire cells, preserv… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 23 Apr 2026 Research & science Cosmetics from waste? Microbial discovery unlocks greener route to high-value chemical products Researchers at University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry have made a key discovery about how certain bacterial strains produce a set of economically valuable chemicals—opening the door to new, more sustainable production methods. The finding, published in Nature Microbiology, shows how a family of molecules used in everything from cleaning products to cosmet… Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Catalyst reveals temperature-driven shape shifts behind methanol production efficiency With the aim to precisely understand its function, researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Department and Interface Science Department of the Fritz Haber Institute, together with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, investigated the Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃ catalyst system used for industrial methanol production during reaction conditions. They found that the dynamic, t… Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Discovery of new polymer class provides compostable alternative to conventional thermoplastics Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1357 Microplastics. These polymers are characterized by biodegradable and recyclable properties and can also be processed in a more sustainable way. The researchers report their findings in the journal Small. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Global push for reuse stalls as fragmented policies hold back progress of tackling plastic pollution Reuse systems, as a model to reduce plastic pollution, are beginning to emerge across the world but remain constrained by fragmented policies, weak financial incentives, and gaps in infrastructure, according to a trio of new reports released today. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink The was appears to be at a dangerous stalemate. But there are ways for both sides to find an off-ramp. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Mandelson vetting scandal: why Whitehall is the worst of all worlds when it comes to accountability Behind speculation around Starmer’s future stands a deeper set of constitutional questions regarding accountability and standards in public life. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Gendered Practices at Work: (Un)intended Consequences Across Organizations and Markets - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Assessment and development of greenhouse gas emissions management for non-technical academic faculties in Thai higher educational institutions using Monte Carlo-based uncertainty analysis Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 22 Apr 2026 Research & science Fining hospitals for medical misogyny won’t help women – it will hurt them Wes Streeting wants to dock hospital budgets to fix NHS misogyny. The cure may be worse than the disease. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 21 Apr 2026 Research & science Our Freedom: Then and Now explores what freedom means to Brits, 80 years after the second world war This touring exhibition offers an alternative perspective to the idea that the UK is a nation divided. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 21 Apr 2026 Research & science Dan Dare is blasting off again: why, as a scientist, I’m excited for the comics’ return The comic’s accuracy has inspired fans like Stephen Hawking to pursue a career in science. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 21 Apr 2026 Research & science E-commerce warehouse data offers insight into worker behavior In an e-commerce warehouse, worker performance is influenced by the performance of those around them, despite a system that discourages interaction, according to research from Caitlin Ray, ILR assistant professor in the Human Resource Studies Department. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Workfunction of Al-Doped ZnO Films Deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Hot spring microbiomes could transform industrial carbon dioxide waste into valuable products Researchers at The University of Manchester have shown that microbial communities from terrestrial hot springs could be harnessed to convert industrial CO2 emissions into useful products, offering new routes toward a circular, low-carbon economy. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 20 Apr 2026