Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Harnessing the power of fungi to create foods of the future - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Automatic Heap-Memory Diagrams for Separation-Logic Proofs - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Colorado basins supplying 70% of Lake Powell's water face major midcentury shortages If the Colorado River Basin is the lifeblood of the American Southwest, keeping the region's agricultural, ecological and economic systems thriving, Colorado's West Slope River basins could be considered the heart. Together, they contribute about 70% of the water delivered to Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the nation. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Destructive crop caterpillar harbors fungi that can degrade Styrofoam A moth caterpillar identified by the agribusiness sector as one of the most destructive pests of soybean, cotton and corn crops may harbor fungi and bacteria in its gut that can degrade expanded polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam. In an article published in the journal BMC Microbiology, researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Br… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Ancient lore meets small-town politics: Why fans are flocking to ‘Widow’s Bay’ UC Berkeley Professor Abigail De Kosnik explains why the new horror-comedy’s mix of genre play, dark humor and original storytelling has resonated so widely. UC Berkeley News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science This El Niño is set to be the largest on record by a ‘mind-blowing margin’ - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Spent coffee grounds reveal a route to biodiesel and other bio-based products Coffee grounds that usually end up being thrown away can have a second life as a raw material for producing biofuels and other high-value-added products. A study by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) has evaluated how to extract oil from coffee grounds efficiently while preserving the rest of the plant material so that it can also be used in other processes. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science New physics-based metric improves estimates of climate-driven cooling demand New research led by atmospheric scientists at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa found that the century-old yardstick used across many industries to estimate air-conditioning and refrigeration energy demand—called cooling degree days—is missing something fundamental. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Lithium ions sprint up to 10,000 times faster when their molecular cages briefly open An international collaborative research group led by Professor Bong June Sung of the Department of Chemistry at Sogang University and Professor Shinji Saito of the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS), and the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, has elucidated, at the molecular level, how lithium ions move within organic ionic pla… Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Neutral catalysts achieve chalcogen-bonding asymmetry Chemists have demonstrated that neutral chalcogen-bond donors can induce asymmetry in chemical reactions, addressing a challenge that has limited the development of chalcogen-bonding catalysis. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Protic phosphonium-based ionic liquids for intermediate temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Cow visit brings food science lessons to life for Rice summer campers - Rice University Rice University News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Recycling does not weaken support for broader climate action, survey finds In research published in npj Climate Action, UNSW Sydney behavioral scientists, in collaboration with researchers from Griffith University, say they found no evidence for claims that climate action at the individual level distracted from support for meaningful action on climate change. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Accelerating discovery: Rice receives nearly $20M NSF award for AI-powered materials laboratory - Rice University Rice University News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Hundreds hospitalized in Japan heat wave 'disaster' More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo—the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said Thursday. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Parents’ socioeconomic status is more important than prenatal behaviours to a future child’s health Family socioeconomic position may be a more important determiner of children’s health than parental behaviors... Parents’ socioeconomic status is more important than prenatal behaviours to a future child’s health appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Comment on “Disulfiram as an anti-inflammatory agent: mechanisms, nano-delivery strategies, and applications in non-oncologic diseases” by Q. Jiang, M. Jiang, Y. Lv, X. Zhang, S. Wang and J. Zhao, RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 36344 - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Comment on “Heat transfer fluids: amino acid anion ionic liquid based IoNanofluids with remarkable thermal conductivity and low viscosity” by A. Chandra, Y. S. Sistla, M. A. Ahmed, D. V. S. Vasireddy, N. Jaglan, N. K. Das, T. Banerjee and V. S. Sistlad, RSC Ad - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Reply to “Comment on “Heat transfer fluids: amino acid anion ionic liquid based IoNanofluids with remarkable thermal conductivity and low viscosity” by A. Chandra, Y. S. Sistla, M. A. Ahmed, D. V. S. Vasireddy, N. Jaglan, N. K. Das, T. Banerjee and V. S. Sistla, - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science A fully integrated smart ring for daily biochemical monitoring - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing Sweden said Thursday it plans to ban so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer products such as clothing and kitchenware as early as 2028, before expected European Union regulations come into force. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Coal-fired power generation rising globally on Mideast war: IEA Coal-fired power generation is set to increase in 2026, driven by supply difficulties and soaring natural gas prices linked to the war in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Who holds power? Puerto Ricans’ distrust runs deep Puerto Ricans share deep skepticism toward elected officials and a widespread sense of limited self-governance, according to a new study from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras. University of Michigan News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science India’s national medical entrance crisis and student protests: U-M experts can comment Faculty at the University of Michigan's Center for South Asian Studies are available to discuss the youth-led protests in India amid back-to-back scandals related to the NEET examination paper leaks, technical glitches and canceled tests that impacted more than 2 million students who took the exam. University of Michigan News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Preparation, characterization and hydrogenation activity of multiply-reduced silicotungstic acid - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Transforming soil decontamination: the role and prospects of nanotechnological remediation - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Surrey Business School honours outstanding students on Dean's List Surrey Business School honours outstanding students on Dean's List ss0122 Thu, 23/07/2026 - 17:32 News Each semester, Surrey Business School recognises the exceptional academic achievements and outstanding performance of students by nominating them to join the School's prestigious Dean's List. The Surrey Business School Dean's List is one of the School's highest academic honours, celebrating st… University of Surrey News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Drought, water shortages and crop failures: How does the medieval warm period compare with today? A heat wave lasting four months, followed by water shortages and crop failures. This is England in the 13th century, not the 21st. What is often called the Medieval Warm Period saw elevated temperatures in many parts of the world between the 10th and 13th centuries. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Chasing subseasonal forecasts with AI Subseasonal forecasting, or the ability to predict weather trends two weeks to two months in advance, is a capability highly sought after in various economic sectors, including energy, water management and agriculture. Reliable forecasts on this scale have thus far been largely out of reach, but researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NC… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Rising stars of mathematics awarded prestigious 2026 Fields Medal - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Surrey Business School celebrates the power of partnership Surrey Business School celebrates the power of partnership ss0122 Thu, 23/07/2026 - 15:34 News Surrey Business School proudly hosted its inaugural Celebrating Partners event on 24 June, marking the first in what will become an annual flagship celebration of the organisations and individuals whose collaboration enriches our students, research, executive education, entrepreneurship and wider busi… University of Surrey News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Researchers find college-educated population more likely to shelter during dangerous wildfire smoke American adults with college degrees now outlive those without degrees by more than eight years, in part because graduates appear to be more proactive about protecting their health. For example, they smoke cigarettes at far lower rates and follow cancer screening advice more often, especially after a relative is diagnosed. Even as studies documented such disparities, the health gap widened. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next In recent summers, wildfire smoke has been inescapable across Wisconsin, drifting south from Canada and leading to long stretches of poor air quality. Whether that smoke clears or lingers is often influenced in part by the atmospheric boundary layer—the lowest part of the atmosphere, where airborne particles mix and move. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science “I didn’t even know there was a Welsh language” — Refugee graduates with master’s in Welsh A former asylum seeker who arrived in Wales without knowing the country had its own language is celebrating his graduation from Swansea University with a master’s in Welsh. Swansea University News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science A healthier global diet could cut farm emissions by 85% A global shift toward healthier diets could sharply reduce livestock farming, free up agricultural land, and cut emissions from land-use change by 85% by 2050. At the same time, fruit, vegetable, nut, and legume production could soar, creating a sweeping transformation of what the world grows and eats. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Fig-leaf enzyme turns tannery waste into high-value collagen Tanneries generate large quantities of skin trimmings before hides are tanned. These trimmings contain collagen but are commonly treated as low-value waste. An international research team has developed a method that uses ficin, a protein-digesting enzyme obtained from fig leaves, to recover type I collagen from lambskin trimming waste. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science How AI is helping states cut through decades of red tape - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Photochemical Ring Opening of Cyclopropyl Silyl Ethers Enables β–β Coupling, Radical-Polar Crossover and Annulation - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Commentary: OpenAI cyber incident highlights need for stronger AI safeguards Commentary: OpenAI cyber incident highlights need for stronger AI safeguards vb0027 Thu, 23/07/2026 - 13:37 Press release Following reports that OpenAI's advanced AI models hacked into AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing, Dr Daniel Gardham, Lecturer at the University of Surrey's Centre for Cyber Security, shares his thoughts on why the incident represents an important moment for AI… University of Surrey News · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science The US has acknowledged Bears Ears and Grand Staircase as sacred for over a century, but keeps stripping away protections Native religions are tied to living landscapes, not points on a map. A scholar of Indigenous studies explains why reducing the protected area has profound religious and cultural consequences. The Conversation US — Environment · 23 Jul 2026