Research & science

Research & science Molecules stop carbon nanotubes clumping, unlocking record heat-to-electricity performance QUT researchers have overcome a challenge that has limited next-generation energy-harvesting materials for more than two decades, opening the door to more powerful wearable electronics and new ways of turning wasted heat into electricity. The breakthrough centers on carbon nanotubes, which are flexible, conductive microscopic rods that have long shown promise for wearable technologies but have … Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than £10. Once mainly sold online, they're convenient, affordable and increasingly popular. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Light-driven chemistry steers electron transfers beyond redox limits Chemists use single-electron transfers to synthesize complex, ring-shaped molecular structures found in many drug candidates and advanced materials, but current techniques still have limitations. A new study, accepted for publication in Nature, describes a technique that could steer these chemical reactions in ways that were previously limited by the redox potentials of the involved molecules. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Google wants to release 16 million sterile mozzies. Our Australian tests offer a valuable lesson The results were striking: mosquito populations in towns where our mosquitoes were released declined. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise? In response, Australia must strengthen standards around data security, vehicle safety and battery recycling. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Cellulose-Stabilized BiOBr Enables Light-Mediated Radical-Polar Crossover of Unactivated Alkenes to Achieve Cyclopropanes - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons With nearly 1,000 active fires and an area as large as Belgium already burned, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country is facing one of the "most intense" wildfire seasons in its history. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Surfing webcams help demystify Oregon's coastal fog A summer beach day in Oregon often involves a cool, gray blanket of fog that not only shapes the experience of beachgoers but also affects the coastal and inland environment. Now, commercially available surfing webcams are helping scientists measure Oregon's coastal fog, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Move over quokkas—Rottnest's salt lake bacteria could be the island's next big claim to fame Scientists at Murdoch University have read the full genetic code of bacteria from the salt lakes of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), giving them their clearest picture yet of how these tiny organisms could be used to make biodegradable plastic. Their research is published in the journal Microbial Genomics. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Arctic sea ice decline seemed to be slowing – until two record-breaking low-ice winters New research shows Arctic winter sea ice loss has not stopped – it was temporarily hidden by natural variability. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Smarter mobility infrastructure for a lower-carbon future As populations grow and economies develop, the world will need more roads, railroads and other mobility infrastructure, especially in rapidly urbanizing regions. The challenge is to provide that infrastructure while minimizing resource use and carbon emissions—a goal new research suggests is well within reach. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Arctic winter sea ice returns to significant decline, ending the temporary slowdown New analysis shows that a "pause" in Arctic winter sea ice decline seen in the early 2020s has ended following record lows in 2025 and early 2026. The study, led by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the National Oceanography Center (NOC), adds the most recent satellite observations to sea ice coverage trends during the winter growth and peak phases of the Arctic sea ice cycle. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Insights into Practicing Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Physics - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Flipped Classroom: Effects on the Conceptual Understanding in Electric Circuit Teaching - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science School Violence and Immigrant Youth - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Greater nutrient variety can counterintuitively shrink microbial diversity, experiments reveal Microbial communities are considered particularly diverse—in soil, water and the human body. A common assumption in ecology is that the greater the diversity of available nutrients, the more species can coexist. A research team at the University of Tübingen has now shown that the opposite can be true. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science UC Berkeley researchers create new metamaterials inspired by deep-sea sponges This breakthrough could pave the way for new lightweight, high-performance materials that are both strong and handle fluid flow efficiently. UC Berkeley News · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science My job interviews for industry positions are going nowhere. How do I make myself stand out? - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science The World’s Fair, (Unpublished Manuscript, June/July 1940) - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Microplastic tire pollution found in Brisbane balcony dust Tire particles and potentially toxic tire chemical additives have been found in dust collected from Brisbane residential balconies. University of Queensland researchers examined the balcony dust from homes across inner-city, suburban and near-road settings to see how traffic-related pollution traveled from streets to residential environments. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Base Mediated Sequential Nitrogen Insertion and Benzotriazolation of p -Quinone Methides - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Emerging progress in ruthenium-catalyzed transfer and asymmetric transfer hydrogenation - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Cytotoxic activity of biosynthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles against A549 lung cancer cell line - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Carbon capture and storage could curb data center emissions "Data centers are becoming one of the defining energy challenges of the AI era." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for July 20, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Plasma proteome profiling identified biomarkers for the differential diagnosis and molecular staging of neurodegenerative dementias - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Mapping in-cell protein contact sites reveals hijacking of paraspeckles during influenza A virus infection - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science A Survey on Feature Engineering Based Human Face Recognition - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science The science of foresight: how to future-proof your research - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Rates of passerine body plan evolution in time and space - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Viral syncytia evolve to resist interferon - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice study explores blue carbon financing for Texas coastal protection - Rice University Rice University News · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Huge study finds first genetic clues for borderline personality disorder - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5% Economists say labeling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, combined with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash UK greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5% while generating net gains for society. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Conclusion - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Israel: Leadership Training in the Israel Defense Forces - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice’s new business building named Asha and Farid Virani Hall - Rice University Rice University News · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Beyond proximity: New policy model to transform access to parks Accessible urban green spaces could save the NHS up to £2.1 billion each year, but current policy fails to ensure parks are truly accessible, research shows. A new policy brief published by the university's Institute for Policy Research (IPR) sets out how a different approach could boost public health, reduce inequalities and deliver better value from existing green space. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science New machine-learning tool improves accuracy of genomics research University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have identified a widespread source of error in a popular method for studying the genome and created a machine-learning tool to correct it. The free tool could improve the reliability of both conventional and single-cell data generated using this method, giving researchers a clearer view of how gene activity is controlled in health and diseas… Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Genome-wide association analyses of borderline personality disorder identify 11 loci and highlight shared risk with mental and somatic disorders - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026