Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Research & science LibSearch - Caltech Library - Caltech Library Caltech News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Climate free fall’: why the biggest risk to our economies is yet to be recognized - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Here’s what we do and still don’t know Estimates vary as scientists don’t have universal standards for researching microplastics. The Conversation UK — Environment · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science From Corrientes to the Netherlands: The Surprising Story of an Argentine Agronomist Researching New Proteins from Plant Waste - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Early immune response may determine who gets flu symptoms, study finds - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Bio-metal: Exploring the metallic mystery of an ancient maw When playing the classic game "20 Questions," one may begin with the common opener: "Animal, vegetable, or mineral?" Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science UK Research and Innovation publishes 2025 to 2026 annual report From new ways to treat aggressive cancers to replacing polluting plastics with plants, UKRI is advancing knowledge, improving lives and driving growth. UKRI UKRI News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Using your Mendeley library after you have left Cranfield So you have spent the whole year (or more) lovingly collecting references around the topics that matter to you and now you have a large, personalised library in Mendeley Reference Manager containing all that information. To make sure that you can still access your Mendeley library and references after you leave Cranfield, complete these simple ... Cranfield University blogs · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science His Majesty the King officially opens the UK Space and Defence Gateway His Majesty King Charles III visited the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, including RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), on 10 July 2026. STFC UKRI News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Two atmospheric patterns may explain why some heat waves in Europe persist Many parts of Western Europe are currently wilting under a heat wave. These blistering spells can last for a week or more, and although they are common in most summers, it is difficult to predict how long they will last. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality This summer’s heat deaths weren’t random. Poor, badly insulated homes are a public health hazard in summer as well as winter. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Composting and water cremation: how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up Burial grounds are filling up but are new methods any more green than traditional options? The Conversation UK — Environment · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Statistical test helps judge the value of personalization From precision medicine to personalized job training, customizing interventions for individuals is often assumed to produce better outcomes than a one-size-fits-all approach. But personalization also comes with costs: it can be more expensive, harder to implement reliably and may require more resources to design. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science How the calendar came to be - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Vlog Competition 2026 Winners - UCL | University College London UCL News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Podcast Competition 2026 Winners - UCL | University College London UCL News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Blog Competition 2026 Winners - UCL | University College London UCL News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Your childhood vaccines could help fight tumours in future, early research suggests - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science ESG Disclosure and the Cost of Capital Under Institutional Transformation: Evidence From Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Michelle Landrey Cline named president of the Stanford Alumni Association - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science In Paris, Rice physiology students trace science to its source - Rice University Rice University News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Smarter interfaces unlock longer-lasting soluble lead flow batteries As global demand for electricity storage grows alongside the rise of renewable energy and AI-driven data centers, researchers are racing to find battery technologies that can store large amounts of energy cheaply and safely over long periods. Soluble lead flow batteries are a strong candidate: They are inexpensive, easy to scale up and built from lead that can be recycled from the existing lead… TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate data reconstructions and projections A Florida State University paleoclimatologist led the creation of a global database hosting thousands of seawater isotope measurements collected over almost 50 years that will aid scientists in generating more accurate climate reconstructions and predictions. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Macrophage-derived itaconate is a negative regulator of adipose tissue thermogenesis - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Itaconate as a paracrine brake on thermogenesis - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Glucose‐Derived Carbon Sphere/Fly Ash Ceramic Composites With Negative Permittivity Against Electromagnetic Wave Pollution Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Photonic Crystal Fluorinated Polyimide Superstrate Enabling Radiative Cooling for Efficiency Enhancement in Flexible Thin-Film Solar Cells - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Secretary of State visits University of Surrey to discuss landmark reforms to veterinary regulation Secretary of State visits University of Surrey to discuss landmark reforms to veterinary regulation nm0034 Tue, 14/07/2026 - 13:33 Press release A high-profile delegation from the UK Government visited the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine on 8th July to see, first hand, how the next generation of veterinary professionals are being educated and shaped as the workforce for a m… University of Surrey News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Chemistry of Psychoactive Drugs & Addiction - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Well-designed urban street plantings provide relief from summer heat New research shows that improvements in tree, shrub and grass plantings along city streets in Queensland can substantially improve pedestrians' thermal comfort. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science A data-driven framework reconstructs the molecular continuum of human MASLD progression - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Time Series Modelling of Temperature Distributions in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Integrated CO2 Capture and Artificial Photosynthesis:A Potential Spatiotemporal and Low Energy Consumption Approach Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science From Perovskites to CuInS2: Why One Solution‐Processable Solar Cell Succeeded and the Other Still Struggles Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Study reveals Hawaiian hotspot is getting hotter Contrary to conventional geological thinking, the Hawaiian mantle plume has gotten hotter by about 250°C (480°F) over the past 47 million years. This discovery, led by Earth scientists at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, reverses the long-held idea that hotspots start out very hot and progressively cool over time. The study, published recently in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, also fou… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Five reasons to study electrical and electronic engineering at Surrey Five reasons to study electrical and electronic engineering at Surrey Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 14/07/2026 - 12:56 Feature What makes our electrical and electronic engineering degrees different and what’s the secret behind our graduates’ success? Here we reveal five reasons why you should choose the University of Surrey for your electrical and electronic engineering degree. Surrey's 5G/6G I… University of Surrey News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that scientists once believed was largely protected. That releases extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Shear loading reveals sixfold damage growth around stiff particles in aluminum alloy The resistance of materials to mechanical loads is a decisive factor in component safety, such as in aircraft. Working as part of an international team, researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have found a previously unknown damage mechanism in metals: Contamination in the form of stiff particles can cause the volume of voids to increase up to sixfold when exposed to deform… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insights of ancient masters - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Universities as Responsible Governance Actors: A Delphi Study of Chinese Universities' Roles in Advancing Public Climate Awareness Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026