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Research & science Connecting the dots: tracing the origins of 2015 equatorial Southeast Asian fires Tropical landscapes in Southeast Asia are susceptible to the detrimental consequences of fires. However, investigations on ignition sources in the region are limited despite its importance in formulating prevention strategies. We addressed this gap using a systems approach: a graph-theoretic method to identify the spatial origins of the devastating 2015 equatorial Southeast Asian fires. We then… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Patterns and dynamics of stranding and deposition of green tides in the Yellow Sea: insights from a satellite-based Lagrangian approach Green tides dominated by Ulva prolifera have become a recurrent ecological hazard in the Yellow Sea, which is typically associated with benthic oxygen depletion and localized nutrient regeneration in coastal waters. Existing numerical studies primarily focus on simulating bloom expansion and surface-drifting pathways during the growth stage, with limited attention given to the pattern and timin… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Aligning emissions with decision making: estimating urban contributions to global carbon dioxide emissions Urban areas are widely viewed as central to the global carbon challenge, yet estimates of the urban contribution to global CO2 emissions vary substantially because studies define ‘urban’ and allocate emissions using different boundaries and accounting perspectives. We address this challenge by introducing a globally consistent, administrative-boundary framework that aligns emissions with govern… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Intensifying compound dryness amplifies soil moisture control on water-use efficiency and vapor pressure deficit control on productivity across global terrestrial ecosystems Dryness in soil and atmosphere individually imposes substantial stress on vegetation. However, their compound impact on ecosystems remains poorly understood. This work addresses how increasing compound land–atmosphere dryness modulates the relative roles of soil moisture (SM) and vapor pressure deficit (VPD) in regulating vegetation carbon (GPP: gross primary productivity) and water (WUE: water… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Global meta-analysis of maize management strategies: yield responses and reactive nitrogen losses across environmental gradients Inadequate nitrogen (N) management in maize production causes large losses of reactive nitrogen (Nr) via N2O emissions, NH3 volatilisation and NO3− leaching, reducing fertilizer efficiency and contributing to planetary-boundary transgression. This global meta-analysis (3412 observations from 312 field studies in 43 countries) quantified the effects of four fertilization strategies (mineral, org… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Research Initiatives - Empa Empa News · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science New imaging method offers fresh insight into LED materials Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are used in everything from household lighting and mobile phones to large display screens. Improving their efficiency could reduce energy use and enhance performance across a wide range of technologies. A new study involving researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Strathclyde has demonstrated a powerful way to identify tiny crystal defects… Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research Human-made carbon dioxide emissions threaten the very survival of our larger pollinators. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Textbook chemistry gains blue-light upgrade to build complex drug molecules in fewer steps In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Self‑building molecular rings bring next‑generation drug delivery and smart materials closer Rotaxanes are dumbbell-shaped mechanically interlocked molecules in which one or more ring-shaped molecules are threaded through a linear segment, known as the axle. To keep the ring from sliding off, two bulky groups, sometimes called stoppers, are added to the ends of the axle. Making a rotaxane has always been as challenging as its structure suggests. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Physicists recreate black hole energy extraction in the lab Researchers have recreated the physics of extracting energy from a spinning black hole using a stationary device that produces synthetic ultrafast rotation. The achievement transforms a long-standing theoretical idea into a practical experiment and could inspire new advances in optics, wireless communications, and quantum science. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Deep-sea life has a secret food source scientists never expected Scientists discovered that extreme deep-sea pressure squeezes valuable nutrients out of sinking organic particles, providing an unexpected food source for ocean microbes. The finding could rewrite our understanding of both deep-ocean ecosystems and how carbon is stored on Earth. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Peut-on cartographier l’Odyssée ? Comment géographes antiques et chercheurs d’aujourd’hui ont retracé le voyage d’Ulysse Et si l’Odyssée était aussi un atlas ? Pendant des siècles, des érudits ont tenté d’identifier les escales d’Ulysse sur les rivages de la Méditerranée, brouillant sans cesse la frontière entre histoire, géographie et mythologie. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Four Cardinal selected in 2026 MLB Draft - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science The Aridity Threshold of Soil Organic Carbon Density Along the Climate Aridity Gradient in the Alpine Ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science DHX15 affects AML1-ETO9a splicing together with HNRNPL, RBM33 in AML1-ETO-positive acute myeloid leukaemia - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists finally solved the mystery of Earth's greatest mass extinction Why do beaches today have seashells from clams and snails instead of brachiopods? A new study suggests the answer lies in Earth's greatest mass extinction, when warming oceans and falling oxygen levels wiped out animals that couldn't adapt. Species with body plans and metabolisms better suited to the changing conditions survived and went on to dominate the seas, offering a glimpse of how modern… ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize themselves into patterns that block oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. Beyond explaining why gold jewelry stays bright for generations, the finding could help scientists create more powerful gold-based catalys… ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Atmospheric CO₂-to-acetaldehyde artificial photosynthesis in metallo hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Valorization of agricultural waste into organosolv fibers and nanofibers for sustainable polymeric materials This study presents a sustainable and integrative approach for the valorization of agroindustrial residues—sorghum stover, corn stover, and sugarcane bagasse—through the production of cellulosic fibers and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) using and integrated low-impact strategies. An integrated route combining organosolv pulping, elemental chlorine-free bleaching, and TEMPO-mediated oxidation was e… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Patterns and drivers of ground dwelling predatory arthropod abundance and family composition in the agricultural landscape of Central Ethiopia Background Land use change and agricultural intensification can reduce biodiversity and compromise ecosystem services such as biological pest control. Nevertheless, agricultural systems containing seminatural habitats may continue to support natural enemy communities that contribute to pest regulation. Methods We examined the abundance and family composition of predatory arthropods across five … Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science The emergence of ESG frameworks in various national regulations and their impact on competitiveness Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has emerged as a key framework for corporate sustainability activities, influencing the design of corporate processes and related disclosures. One of the most advanced regulatory frameworks in this area is the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which became mandatory in 2024. While the Draghi report and the Competiti… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science A multi-objective environmental and economic design of closed-loop supply chain and production planning under a circcular economy perspective The transition toward circular production systems requires integrated environmental decision-support frameworks capable of capturing the interactions between manufacturing, logistics, and resource recovery processes. Despite extensive research on closed-loop supply chains (CLSCs), limited studies have developed unified multi-period models that simultaneously integrate production planning, recyc… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science How does perceived insecurity and fear of crime at home affect state legitimacy in Africa and vice versa The study addressed two aims: first, how perceived insecurity and fear of crime at home are associated with state legitimacy in Africa, as proxied by citizens’ trust in government branches; second, how state legitimacy is linked to perceived insecurity and fear of crime at home in Africa. The study used a 9th round of the Afrobarometer survey, collected through face-to-face interviews with 5344… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Flood susceptibility assessment of Somalia’s Juba–Shabelle basins using GIS, remote sensing, and multi-criteria decision analysis Floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe socio-economic losses and threatening millions of people worldwide. Floods are a major hazard in Somalia, particularly in the Juba and Shabelle River basins, where communities are highly vulnerable due to their reliance on riverine agriculture and settlements in floodplains. Despite the frequent and destructive nature of fl… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science ESG costs and firm value global evidence from the mining industry We investigate an important research gap: how company level Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score and country level Governance interact to shape company valuation. We construct a linear model that links company valuation (the dependent variable) with our main variables of interest—ESG scores, the Country Governance Index (CGI, serving as a proxy for country-level Governance indicato… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Understanding environmental impacts of institutional quality, renewable energy and financial development across countries within the environmental Kuznets curve framework With the advent of technology, the digital ecosystem, financial development, institutional transformation, and economic expansion have shifted global priorities, with protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability becoming major concerns. The study tests for the presence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) by examining the environmental implications of institutional quality, renewa… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Financial, economic and technological determinants of environmental sustainability in developing economies This study examines the impact of financial, economic, and technological factors on environmental sustainability in developing economies by using panel data from 2002 to 2022. The Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) approach used to capture the heterogeneous effects of technological, economic, and financial factors on environmental sustainability. The results revealed that GDP exerted … Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 12 Jul 2026 Research & science Secure glass containers for storing chemical waste through laser welding As the adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow, so does the need for the safe and permanent storage of battery materials and industrial chemical waste. Certain waste streams require disposal in what are known as Category IV landfills, which impose particularly stringent requirements on storage containers. These must simultaneously ensure environmental protection, safe handling and long-… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Practical Software Test Analysis: A Self-Study Companion for the ISTQB® Test Analyst Exam - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Reimagining the furnace: How a new magnetic design could supercharge industrial plasma Imagine trying to trap a miniature star inside a machine without letting it touch the walls or burn itself out. This is the central, high-stakes challenge of high-temperature plasma engineering. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science TRPV4: A Promising Therapeutic Target Ion Channel─Discovery of Ultrapotent Selective Antagonists - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds. The Conversation US — Environment · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Acyclic Hydrocarbon α,ω‐Dienes: From Biomass and Plastic Upcycling to Carbocycles, Precision Polymers, and Cross‐Linked Elastomers ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Cast away: Tracing the voyage of a plastic bottle cap and its hitchhiking marine species Researchers have traced the journey of a plastic bottle cap recovered near the waters of southern Japan by combining data from the label, chemical clues in tiny shells and ocean current simulations. They found 307 organisms, including a polychaete worm not found in Japanese waters before. The findings, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, show that when species that significantly shape their… Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists warn invasive Asian mantises are threatening Europe's wildlife Two striking Asian praying mantis species that have rapidly spread across Europe have now been officially classified as invasive, raising new concerns about their impact on native wildlife. Boosted by climate change and urban environments, these fast-breeding predators are expanding northward, where they prey on native insects, pollinators, and even small vertebrates while also reducing native … ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science This electric field trick boosted heat flow by nearly 300% Researchers discovered that electricity can dramatically reshape how heat flows through certain ceramic materials, increasing heat conduction by almost threefold in a preferred direction. The unexpected result could lead to much more efficient cooling technologies and energy-saving devices. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Graphitized LignoMOF Hybrids as Emerging Precious Metal‐Free Carbon Materials for Supercapacitor Electrodes Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Sustainability and Value Transitions: The Strategic Role of Cross‐Sectoral Interconnectedness and Transition Brokers Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026