Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 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 Research & science Could this mysterious disappearing organ hold the key to longevity? - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Experts to tackle industry problems using maths Mathematicians and data scientists will try to solve a range of real-world problems – in... Experts to tackle industry problems using maths appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Demographic transformation in the EU: challenges and opportunities - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Florestas tropicais podem deixar de atuar como sumidouros de carbono durante o El Niño Algumas das florestas tropicais da América do Sul deixaram efetivamente de absorver carbono durante o El Niño de 2015-2016 University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Five reasons to study biomedical engineering at Surrey Five reasons to study biomedical engineering at Surrey Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 14/07/2026 - 11:46 Feature What makes our biomedical engineering degrees different and what’s the secret behind our graduates’ successes? Here we reveal five reasons why you should choose the University of Surrey for your biomedical engineering degree. Credit: Getty Images. Prosthetics are being used to restore… University of Surrey News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Which DNA Sequences Bind to Each Other. AI is Helping. A better understanding of these DNA-DNA binding relationships has utility in applications ranging from biomedical diagnostic tools to DNA computing. NC State University News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Honeycomb Zeolite-Enabled Monolithic K - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Switch CO2 Hydrogenation Selectivity from CH4 to CO by Decorating Sulfur on Ru Nanoparticles - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Influence of Inorganic Carbon Sources on Low-pH Succinic Acid Production by Issatchenkia orientalis: Process Insights and Kinetic Analysis - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Inorganic Chemistry 2026 65 27 , 15357-15363 (Article) - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Ultrasound-Assisted Polymorph Control in Reactive Crystallization of l-Glutamic Acid: Aiming for Consistently Producing Stable Form - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Effect of Citric Acid Dosage on Active Phase Transformation and Fischer–Tropsch Performance of Fe/ZrO2 Catalyst - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Mechanical Stimulation on Cardiac Cells with Feedback Control System - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Carbon Quantum Dot-Assisted Highly Sensitive Substrates of Gold@Silver Core–Shell Nanoparticles on Nano Mica Platelets Enables Ultrasensitive Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Biosensing - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Thermal Performance and Stability of CO2-Rich Biogas Combustion in a Heat-Recuperated Radiant Porous Burner - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Hypophosphite-Induced Structural Reconstruction Boosts Cu-Based Catalysts for Semi-Hydrogenation of Acetylene in Excess Ethylene - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Decoding Cellular Heterogeneity with Microfluidic Single-Cell Secretion Analysis Tools - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Facet-Specific Bifunctional Li–La/MgO Catalyst for Oxidative Coupling of Methane with High Ethylene Yields and Thermal Stability - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science O–Zn–N-Bonded and Zn Vacancy-Rich ZnO/ZIF-8@CoPc Heterojunction for Photocatalytic N2 Reduction - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science A molecular model for the Ge(100) buckled dimer - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Programmable arene ring opening unlocks the diversification of phenols - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Drivers of Sustainability Transitions in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Why One Size Does Not Fit All Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science A unifying framework from neural superposition to sparse interpretable codes - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 14 Jul 2026