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Research & science Acordando às 3 da manhã todas as noites? Veja o que pode estar acontecendo Breves despertares são parte normal do sono, mas estresse, álcool, cafeína e rotinas irregulares podem dificultar a recuperação após esses despertares University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Institutional and systemic barriers: Towards a sustainable transformation of soybean contract farming in Northwestern Ethiopia by Getahun Abreham, Zemen Ayalew, Essa Chanie Mussa, Mammo Muchie, Marelign Adugna Soybean contract farming is increasingly encouraged for agricultural sustainability and transformation, and improved smallholder welfare in Ethiopia. Despite the contemporary significance and economic advantages of soybeans for farmers, current yields consistently fall short of their potential, and local sources … PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants A new investigation is likely to cast suspicion over LGBTQ+ claims more broadly. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Additional Protocol Exercise (APEX) - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science After 27 years in power, Welsh Labour’s dominance may soon be over Polls point to historic losses as internal divisions, voter fatigue and new rivals threaten Labour’s grip on Wales. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water Scientists have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivaling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them easier to filter away. In some conditions, it even outperformed conventional chemicals. This low-cost, natural solution could be a game-changer for cleaner drinking water, especially in smal… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising seas Many of the world’s largest river deltas—home to hundreds of millions of people—are sinking faster than rising seas, according to a sweeping global study. Using high-resolution satellite radar maps, researchers found that human activities like groundwater pumping, reduced sediment flow, and rapid urban growth are driving widespread land subsidence across 40 major deltas. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Library guides and databases: Explore: Finding books, journals and more: What is Explore? - UCL | University College London UCL News · 20 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels. It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies. This could pave the way for sustainable, low-maintenance sensors in farming and … ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 19 Apr 2026 Research & science Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillion microplastic fibers every month, potentially entering the f… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 18 Apr 2026 Research & science Out of sight, but not out of trouble: Groundwater contamination in NZ reveals a legacy of human pressure The latest official stocktake of the state of New Zealand's freshwater carries many of the headline messages we have come to expect. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 17 Apr 2026 Research & science Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war In an online environment which blurs news and entertainment, Iran’s AI propaganda videos are reaching a huge audience globally. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Apr 2026 Research & science How accelerating evolution could help corals survive future heatwaves – new study Scientists and reef managers are calling for ‘assisted evolution’ to help accelerate coral reef adaptation in the face of global warming. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Apr 2026 Research & science As modern crops turn 'lazy' underground, old sorghum may hold key to future food security A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilizers in the future, a University of Queensland study published in npj Sustainable Agriculture has found. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 17 Apr 2026 Research & science The best books about being a teenager – according to our experts Battling raging hormones and learning to navigate the worlds they live in, these literary teens reflect real life. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Apr 2026 Research & science Limited scrutiny of party claims in early Welsh election coverage – new analysis Broadcasters are covering the Senedd campaign, but new analysis suggests many party claims are going largely unchallenged. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science Voici les secrets sur le vieillissement que révèle le microbiome de la personne la plus âgée au monde Yogourts, microbes et une espérance de vie de 117 ans : l’histoire du microbiome intestinal extraordinaire de María Branyas Morera. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science Designing, implementing and embedding transformation-focused evaluation: A framework and insights from a regional food system change initiative by Sam J. Buckton, Ruth Everson, Ioan Fazey, Peter Ball, Sarah Bridle, Angela Crossland, Jenny Thompson, Paul Haslam, Tom Hind, Simon Mair, Amber L. Reed, Eleanor Whittaker, Leo Beacroft, Richard Beason, Jennifer Cassarly, Juan Pablo Cordero, Stefan Cousquer, Alan Graver, Rebecca Newman, Nicola Nixon, Susan Symonds, Ferne Edwards, Lee Eyre, Declan Jackson, Claire Lawrence, Nicola Sumpter, David… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for industrial use are leaking into the atmosphere at higher rates than expected. Scientists now estimate this could delay ozone recovery by up to seven years. Closing this gap could speed up healing and reduce harmful UV exposure worldwide. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste, reducing the need for new mining. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science Orbán’s downfall is a positive for EU-Hungary relations – but the reset will not be smooth Magyar wants to restore a friendly relationship with the EU, but the reset will face sizeable tests over the years ahead. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Apr 2026 Research & science National Car Parks is in administration – some big companies are so dependent on debt that they can’t adjust to change NCP ended up with little room for manoeuvre. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Apr 2026 Research & science Taskmaster returns: five lessons in creativity from TV’s most absurd challenges One of the biggest myths of creativity is that constraints limit our imagination. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Apr 2026 Research & science Waking at 3am every night? Here’s what may be going on Brief awakenings are a normal part of sleep, but stress, alcohol, caffeine and irregular routines can make them harder to recover from. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Apr 2026 Research & science Beyond 2050: From deployment to renewal of the global solar and wind energy system by Joseph Le Bihan, Thomas Lapi, José Halloy The global energy transition depends on large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and wind power deployment. While 2050 targets suggest a transition endpoint, sustaining these systems beyond mid-century requires continuous renewal, marking a fundamental yet often overlooked shift in industrial dynamics. This study examines the transition from initial deployment … PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 15 Apr 2026 Research & science The UK is spending more on defence – but is raiding the aid budget the best way to pay for it? What about the moral case for helping poorer countries with their development? University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Apr 2026 Research & science The UK wants a cleaner steel industry – but its plan rests on a supply chain that doesn’t exist yet Recycling more scrap steel sounds like a win-win for a greener industrial future – but there are complicating factors. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 14 Apr 2026 Research & science Co-pyrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate and epoxy resin waste: Does mixing influence process efficiency and product distribution? Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and epoxy resin (ER) are commonly used polymers that are frequently combined in many applications, posing significant challenges for their separation and recycling. Pyrolysis is an effective technology for organic waste ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 14 Apr 2026 Research & science Historic EU Funding Awarded to Colourlab at NTNU in Gjøvik Competition was fierce when the EU allocated funding for researcher training and international collaboration this year. Colourlab at NTNU in Gjøvik secured six new EU-funded projects, a result described as historic. Together, the projects will manage funding worth nearly NOK 200 million. Innlegget Historic EU Funding Awarded to Colourlab at NTNU in Gjøvik dukket først opp på NTNU Nyheter . NTNU Norwegian SciTech News · 14 Apr 2026 Research & science Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going For years, water managers have been puzzled as the Colorado River kept delivering less water than expected—even when snowpack levels looked promising. New research reveals the missing piece: spring rain, or rather, the lack of it. Warmer, drier springs mean plants are soaking up more snowmelt before it can reach rivers, fueled by sunny skies that boost growth and evaporation. In fact, this shif… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 14 Apr 2026 Research & science Africa’s forests have flipped from carbon sink to carbon source Africa’s forests have undergone a shocking reversal, switching from carbon absorbers to carbon emitters after 2010. Researchers found that heavy deforestation in tropical regions has led to massive biomass losses, far outweighing any gains from regrowth elsewhere. This change could seriously undermine global efforts to slow climate change. Scientists warn that protecting forests is now more urg… ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 13 Apr 2026 Research & science School is an important place for teens to learn about gender equality – but research overlooks it Young people spend a large part of their daily lives in school: learning, debating, forming friendships and imagining their futures. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 13 Apr 2026 Research & science Engineering Ru–Co sites for promoted hydrogen spillover in ammonia synthesis To address the challenges of noble metal costs and the hydrogen poisoning of single-metal ruthenium (Ru)-based catalysts in ammonia synthesis, a RuCo bimetallic catalyst supported on CeO 2 nanorods was prepared in this work. First, a RuCoCe-BTC metal–organic framework precursor, where BTC denotes 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate, was obtained by partially substituting Ru with the non-noble metal cob… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 13 Apr 2026 Research & science Unusual airborne toxin detected in the U.S. for the first time Scientists searching for air pollution clues stumbled onto something unexpected: toxic MCCPs drifting through the air for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. The likely source—fertilizer made from sewage sludge—points to a hidden route for contamination. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 11 Apr 2026 Research & science The UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in the world New proposals would introduce a 10-year ‘baseline’ for settlement, with refugees and benefits claimants facing the highest wait times. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Apr 2026 Research & science The WOAH global wildlife health collaborating centre network (WOAH-WildNet): A coordinated and transformative approach to global wildlife health challenges by David T. S. Hayman, Steve Unwin, Kelly Bateman, Casey Barton Behravesh, Charlotte Berg, Jemma Bergfeld, Cristina Casalone, Claire Cayol, Erin Davis, Sunday Ekesi, Johan Esterhuizen, Merid Getahun, Federica Giorda, Keith Hamilton, Damien O. Joly, Christa Kühn, Jean-Claude Manuguerra, Daniel Masiga, Anita Michel, Paolo Mulatti, Misheck Mulumba, Annah Njui, Richard Paley, Antonio Fernández, Sas… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 10 Apr 2026 Research & science Hands off my hat! The hidden power of headwear and ‘hatiquette’ in early modern England – new study For any respectable man in Tudor, Stuart and Hanoverian England, to go hatless was almost unthinkable. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Apr 2026 Research & science Dementia trials initiative involves Imperial study cohort - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 10 Apr 2026 Research & science The Role of Electrochemically Reduced Tungsten in Deoxygenative Reactions - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 9 Apr 2026 Research & science Soft sensing of NO x emissions in municipal solid waste incineration using a CBAM–CNN–Transformer model Achieving robust control of nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions in municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) power generation is essential for the development of intelligent denitrification systems. Nevertheless, constructing a highly reliable prediction model remains challenging due to the dynamic non-linearity, time-variability, and strong variable coupling inherent within MSWI processes. To add… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 9 Apr 2026