Research & science

Research & science JRC launches review of models and methods used in cardiovascular research - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 11 Sept 2025 Research & science Scientists finally solve the mystery of ghostly halos on the ocean floor Barrels dumped off Southern California decades ago have been found leaking alkaline waste, not just DDT, leaving behind eerie white halos and transforming parts of the seafloor into toxic vents. The findings reveal a persistent and little-known legacy of industrial dumping that still shapes marine life today. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 10 Sept 2025 Research & science Are Clouds a Neglected Reservoir of Pesticides? - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 8 Sept 2025 Research & science Scientists made plastic that eats carbon A team of chemists has discovered how to transform PET plastic waste into BAETA, a material that captures CO2 with remarkable efficiency. Instead of ending up as microplastics in the environment, discarded bottles and textiles could become tools to combat climate change. The method is energy-friendly, scalable, and potentially lucrative, offering industries both sustainability and practicality. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 6 Sept 2025 Research & science A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff MIT CSAIL researchers developed SustainaPrint, a system that reinforces only the weakest zones of eco-friendly 3D prints, achieving strong results with less plastic. MIT News — Recycling topic · 4 Sept 2025 Research & science To clean fire-tainted soil, LA residents turn to nature to do it themselves Serina Diniega always wanted to plant an avocado tree at her Altadena home, but now she worries the creamy green fruit might pose a threat. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 3 Sept 2025 Research & science A simple metal could solve the world’s plastic recycling problem Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst selectively breaks down stubborn polyolefin plastics—the single-use materials that make up much of our daily waste—into valuable oils, waxes, fuels, and more. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 3 Sept 2025 Research & science Apertus: a fully open, transparent, multilingual language model - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 2 Sept 2025 Research & science Courses 2025-26 - Caltech Caltech News · 29 Aug 2025 Research & science New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components. MIT News — Recycling topic · 28 Aug 2025 Research & science These “plastivore” caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These “plastivores” metabolize plastic into body fat within days, offering a striking potential solution to the global waste crisis. But there’s a twist: on a plastic-only diet, the caterpillars weaken and die quickly. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 28 Aug 2025 Research & science Ozone recovery could trigger 40% more global warming than predicted As the ozone layer recovers, it’s also intensifying global warming. Researchers predict that by 2050, ozone will rank just behind carbon dioxide as a driver of heating, offsetting many of the benefits from banning CFCs. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 22 Aug 2025 Research & science Modular Enantioselective Photocatalysts from Privileged Pybox Scaffolds - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 21 Aug 2025 Research & science Protected seas help kelp forests bounce back from heatwaves Kelp forests bounce back faster from marine heatwaves when shielded inside Marine Protected Areas. UCLA researchers found that fishing restrictions and predator protection strengthen ecosystem resilience, though results vary by location. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 20 Aug 2025 Research & science Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is outdated. - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 19 Aug 2025 Research & science English Option and Minor (En) - Caltech Caltech News · 18 Aug 2025 Research & science The surprising way rising CO2 could supercharge space storms Rising CO₂ levels will make the upper atmosphere colder and thinner, altering how geomagnetic storms impact satellites. Future storms could cause sharper density spikes despite lower overall density, increasing drag-related challenges. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 18 Aug 2025 Research & science ERCIM News 125 - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 17 Aug 2025 Research & science Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days Amid growing concerns over plastic waste and microplastics, researchers are turning agricultural leftovers into biodegradable packaging. Using cellulose extracted from unlikely sources, including grapevine canes, they have created strong, transparent films that break down in just 17 days without leaving harmful residue. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 13 Aug 2025 Research & science Can the plastics sector become more sustainable? - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 11 Aug 2025 Research & science Subsea cables: how vulnerable are they and can we protect them? - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 8 Aug 2025 Research & science Global phosphorus summit to address threats to food and water security A vital nutrient underpinning the world's food systems—and increasingly vital to green technologies—is the focus of a major international summit in Ghana this September, as scientists, policymakers and industry leaders meet to address the urgent need for sustainable phosphorus management. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 5 Aug 2025 Research & science 2025/26 UCL Non-clinical grade structure with spinal points (August 2026 update) London allowance from 1 August 2025: £4,678 pe - UCL | University College London UCL News · 1 Aug 2025 Research & science Scalable supercapacitor technology made from graphene - Empa Empa News · 30 Jul 2025 Research & science Simple filter method boosts rare earth element recovery from electronic waste Rare earth elements sustain the Information Age, and securing a supply of these metals has become a matter of national and economic security. They're ubiquitous in our smart technologies, high-performance materials and industrial catalysts. Yet reclaiming them is complex, dangerous and expensive. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 22 Jul 2025 Research & science News, networks, and nostalgia: Examining the role of Hong Kong media and diaspora communities in identity preservation and integ - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 22 Jul 2025 Research & science Climate Change Management | Book series home - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 21 Jul 2025 Research & science Enhanced electrochemical activity of MgO nanoparticles for high-performance supercapacitors - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 16 Jul 2025 Research & science Solving the energy trilemma: How secure is our energy supply? - Empa Empa News · 14 Jul 2025 Research & science University maps - UCL Maps UCL News · 13 Jul 2025 Research & science A Flexible and Affordable Self-Driving Laboratory for Automated Reaction Optimization - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 10 Jul 2025 Research & science President Macron launches Imperial-CNRS joint engineering laboratory - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 9 Jul 2025 Research & science A New Class of Vitamin K Analogues Containing the Side Chain of Retinoic Acid Have Enhanced Activity for Inducing Neuronal Differentiation - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 3 Jul 2025 Research & science Balancing Profitability and Sustainability in Circular Business Models Local Circular Production Systems as a Pathway to Closing the Loop on Marine Plastic - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 3 Jul 2025 Research & science Rare flying squirrel species inspires robotics - Empa Empa News · 2 Jul 2025 Research & science Margherita Ferrante - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 2 Jul 2025 Research & science Bridging the gap; circular economy adoption in residential renovation through stakeholder lenses - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 30 Jun 2025 Research & science Hexavalent chromium at the crossroads of science, environment and public health - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 25 Jun 2025 Research & science Heilbronn news – Staffnet - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 24 Jun 2025 Research & science g-xTB: A General-Purpose Extended Tight-Binding Electronic Structure Method For the Elements H to Lr (Z=1–103) - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 23 Jun 2025