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Research & science A Policy Coherence Framework for Circular Built Environment Implementation: the Case of a Campus Development - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 23 Oct 2025 Research & science Chapter 2 Geographic Information Systems for Circular Cities and Regions - TU Delft Repository TU Delft News · 23 Oct 2025 Research & science KB34-012-002/3D-2 Sustainable lignocellulosic biomass supply for the circular biobased economy - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 23 Oct 2025 Research & science Circular economy strategy could slash lithium-ion battery supply chain emissions, but global cooperation is key Carbon emissions from the lithium-ion battery supply chain could be cut by up to around 35% using a circular economy strategy that encompasses global cooperation, according to a paper published in Nature. The study analyzes the carbon emissions of each step of the battery supply chain to identify points that could potentially cut emissions. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 22 Oct 2025 Research & science Feeding off spent battery waste, a novel bacterium signals a new method for self-sufficient battery recycling A unique bacterium that thrives in highly acidic environments feeds on spent battery "waste," making it a promising new method for self-sufficient battery recycling, according to new research from Boston College chemists. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 22 Oct 2025 Research & science Scientists say dimming the sun could spark global chaos Scientists are taking the once-radical concept of dimming the sun through stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) seriously, but a Columbia University team warns that reality is far messier than models suggest. Their study reveals how physical, geopolitical, and economic constraints could derail even the best-intentioned attempts to cool the planet. From unpredictable monsoon disruptions to mater… ScienceDaily — Pollution · 21 Oct 2025 Research & science The risks of claiming that sugar feeds cancer - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 21 Oct 2025 Research & science A clue to ancient life? What scientists found inside Mars’ frozen vortex Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a dramatic rise in ozone. Scientists found that the lack of sunlight and moisture lets ozone build up unchecked. This discovery, made with data from ESA’s and NASA’s orbiters, could reveal clues about Mars’ past atmospheric chemistry and potential for life. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 19 Oct 2025 Research & science Editorial policies | BMC Journals - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Oct 2025 Research & science The BBC is a partisan battleground – why does Japan’s public broadcaster escape the same fate? The BBC commands middling levels of trust overall, but those levels are deeply polarised. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Oct 2025 Research & science Forged in fire: The 900°C heat that built Earth’s stable continents New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than 900°C, radioactive elements shifted upward, cooling and strengthening the landmasses that support life. This ancient heat engine also distributed valuable minerals, giving scientists new clues for exploration and for spotting potentially habitable planets. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 16 Oct 2025 Research & science Journals by subject | BMC Journals - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 15 Oct 2025 Research & science Study exposes privacy risks of AI chatbot conversations - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 15 Oct 2025 Research & science Global essay competition: Young Voices in the Chemical Sciences for Sustainability - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 15 Oct 2025 Research & science The optical response of aromatic cyclocarbons - Chemical Science (RSC Publishing) - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 14 Oct 2025 Research & science Global lead exposure still costs trillions and endangers children, study finds Lead poisoning was once thought to largely be a problem of the past, as the globe gradually weaned itself off leaded gasoline in road vehicles in 2021. But has global lead pollution truly been resolved? Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 13 Oct 2025 Research & science New simulation reveals how Earth’s magnetic field first sparked to life Geophysicists have modeled how Earth’s magnetic field could form even when its core was fully liquid. By removing the effects of viscosity in their simulation, they revealed a self-sustaining dynamo that mirrors today’s mechanism. The results illuminate Earth’s early history, life’s origins, and the magnetism of other planets. Plus, it could help forecast future changes to our planet’s protecti… ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 12 Oct 2025 Research & science The influence of environmental knowledge, awareness, and concern on corporate sustainability performance by the mediating variable of ecological behavior—A case study of airlines in Korea by Jungyoon Jang, Jin-Woo Park, Sukhoon Chung Recent research seeks to investigate the influence of employees’ understanding of sustainability on sustainable corporate performance, utilizing independent variables such as environmental knowledge, awareness, and concern, along with dependent variables including environmental, financial and social performance. The total sample for this study is 23… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 10 Oct 2025 Research & science Mapping hydrogen-related employment patterns: A multi-sectoral analysis of recruitment data in three Scandinavian countries by Hans Hellsmark, Viktor Rosenberg, Tuukka Mäkitie, Elin Folkesson This paper examines how emerging employment patterns reflect the early-stage structuring of the hydrogen economy in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Drawing on socio-technical systems theory and cluster analysis, we analyze 3,055 hydrogen-related job postings collected between August 2023 and September 2024. By applying unsupervise… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 10 Oct 2025 Research & science Q&A: Exploring metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with chemist This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three researchers, including University at Albany alum Omar Yaghi, for their work on developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—versatile molecular materials that can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases and even catalyze chemical reactions. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 9 Oct 2025 Research & science Scientists shocked as birds soaked in “forever chemicals” still thrive Tree swallows in polluted U.S. regions are accumulating high levels of “forever chemicals.” These durable pollutants, used in firefighting foams and consumer products, are found everywhere from soil to human blood. Surprisingly, researchers observed no significant impact on the birds’ reproduction, suggesting possible resilience in wild populations. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 8 Oct 2025 Research & science BMC (formerly BioMed Central) Journals | Open access, community-focused - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 7 Oct 2025 Research & science Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine Marine heatwaves can jam the ocean’s natural carbon conveyor belt, preventing carbon from reaching the deep sea. Researchers studying two major heatwaves in the Gulf of Alaska found that plankton shifts caused carbon to build up near the surface instead of sinking. This disrupted the ocean’s ability to store carbon for millennia and intensified climate feedbacks. The study highlights the urgent… ScienceDaily — Pollution · 7 Oct 2025 Research & science Neologisms of Jeremy Bentham - UCL | University College London UCL News · 6 Oct 2025 Research & science NHS league tables are back – but turning rankings into better care is harder than it looks Not every hospital serves the same demographic. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 2 Oct 2025 Research & science Japan’s hot springs hold clues to the origins of life on Earth Billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was hostile, with barely any oxygen and toxic conditions for life. Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute studied Japan’s iron-rich hot springs, which mimic the ancient oceans, to uncover how early microbes survived. They discovered communities of bacteria that thrived on iron and tiny amounts of oxygen, forming ecosystems that recycled eleme… ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 2 Oct 2025 Research & science 2025-1-TCB-NanoBiotech - Nanobiotechnology laboratory - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 1 Oct 2025 Research & science The UK must invest in medicines – but not at any price Some drugmakers have signalled their frustration with the UK’s approach – but it’s good for patients. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Sept 2025 Research & science Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever Scientists found that biochar doesn’t just capture pollutants, it actively destroys them using direct electron transfer. This newly recognized ability accounts for up to 40% of its cleaning power and remains effective through repeated use. The discovery opens the door to cheaper, greener, and more efficient water treatment methods worldwide. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and solve a major bioenergy industry problem. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science ‘Future Blades: circular materials & upcycling for turbines’ - TU Delft TU Delft News · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Commission finds fraud and potential safety issues in cinnamon on the EU market - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 24 Sept 2025 Research & science Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Sept 2025 Research & science 5 ways California can meet rising AI power demand - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science Why Alaska’s salmon streams are suddenly bleeding orange Warming Arctic permafrost is unlocking toxic metals, turning Alaska’s once-clear rivers into orange, acid-laced streams. The shift, eerily similar to mine pollution but entirely natural, threatens fish, ecosystems, and communities that depend on them—with no way to stop the process once it starts. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science America is throwing away the minerals that could power its future America already mines all the critical minerals it needs for energy, defense, and technology, but most are being wasted as mine tailings. Researchers discovered that minerals like cobalt, germanium, and rare earths are discarded in massive amounts, even though recovering just a fraction could eliminate U.S. dependence on imports. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science Rapid rocket growth raises alarm over Earth’s fragile ozone layer The booming space industry has filled the skies with rockets and satellites, but this rapid expansion comes with a hidden danger: slowing the recovery of the ozone layer. Rocket launches and burning space debris release chlorine, soot, and metals high in the atmosphere, where they linger for years, damaging Earth’s protective shield against UV radiation. Scientists warn that if annual launches … ScienceDaily — Pollution · 16 Sept 2025 Research & science Shining a light on germs - Empa Empa News · 15 Sept 2025 Research & science Courses 2025-26 - Caltech Caltech News · 14 Sept 2025 Research & science Meet the Team - Caltech Fund Caltech News · 12 Sept 2025