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Research & science Five Swansea University researchers chosen for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme Five outstanding researchers from Swansea University have been selected for the 2026 Welsh Crucible , an award-winning programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales. Swansea University News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Joyner Appointed Interim Vice Provost for AI in Education Joyner Appointed Interim Vice Provost for AI in Education Superadmin Wed, 07/01/2026 - 09:36 Georgia Tech has appointed the College of Computing’s David Joyner as interim vice provost for AI in Education, effective July 1. In this role, Joyner will lead implementation of the Institute’s academic artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. He will coordinate efforts across Colleges and administrative… Georgia Tech News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do. The Conversation US — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake. The Conversation US — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Maximising our positive impact on the world: Imperial launches new Sustainability Strategy - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Why turning off screens is so hard for children – and four tips to make it easier There are ways to help children better self-regulate their own digital activity and prepare for the digital demands in their future. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Venezuela earthquakes highlight the limits of early warning systems Why it’s still difficult to accurately predict earthquakes. The Conversation UK — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men’s football FIFA can pause the match and sell the spectacle, but the 2026 World Cup shows the limits of its control over global football. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Simple water trick slashes diesel engine pollution by over 60% A surprisingly simple fuel modification could help tackle one of diesel engines’ biggest problems: pollution. Researchers reviewing studies from around the world found that mixing small amounts of water into diesel fuel can dramatically reduce harmful emissions, including nitrogen oxides and soot, while maintaining or even improving engine efficiency. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Ancient Divergences of the Maritime Alpine Tree Larix lyallii (Pinaceae) Contrasts With Patterns in Other Pacific Northwest Coastal Disjuncts - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Hello, Caltech! - Caltech Caltech News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Tectonics - AGU Publications Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Journal of Research on Adolescence - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Active control of crystal nucleation and growth using operando X-ray imaging - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Improving String Matching through Enhanced Hashing - Marino - Software: Practice and Experience - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Neurogastroenterology & Motility - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Volume 13 Issue 7 | Environmental Science: Nano - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted Giant gas companies are “hot venting” toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Mice actively seek better views to make visual decisions 01.07.26 - A study led by EPFL shows that when objects are difficult to see, mice don't simply look harder. They move to find better viewpoints, adjusting their behavior according to how much visual information is available. Animals don't experience the world passively. A hawk tilts its head to track prey. A person leans forward to read a sign. Scientists call this “active sensing”: moving the … EPFL News (Mediacom) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Proposing a model for assessing the maturity of engineering education for sustainable development: a delphi-based approach and application Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Graphitizable pitch from pine resin enables bulk graphite from terpenes Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science A molten salt metal-air electrolyzer for recycling superalloy Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science System-level material flow analysis of recyclable municipal solid waste in Indonesia: a spatio-temporal performance assessment for 37 provinces (2019–2024) This study presents a system-level Material Flow Analysis (MFA) of recyclable Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) across 37 Indonesian provinces for consecutive years of 2019 to 2024. Integrating SIPSN-derived flows and spatio-temporal indicators, it benchmarks 12 waste-management systems using core metrics—Efficiency Index (Eff), Recovery Rate (Rec), Diversion Rate (DivR), and Integrated Performance I… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Mechanical properties and microscopic analysis of thermal activated ferrochrome slag powder - coarse aggregate concrete To enhance the recycling rate of ferrochrome slag (FS), a ferrochrome alloy industrial waste, this study uses FS as ferrochrome slag coarse aggregate (FSA) and powder (FSP) to replace natural coarse aggregate (NA) and cement for ferrochrome slag concrete (FSC) preparation. FSP was thermally activated; its hydration activity was evaluated via DTA, XRD, and activity index to determine the optimal… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science A case study on the perception and behavior of WEEE-generating consumers in Brazil The increasing generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is a global concern. In Brazil, the reverse logistics system established under the National Solid Waste Policy seeks to ensure environmentally sound WEEE disposal, but its effectiveness depends on consumer participation. This study examines the perceptions and disposal behavior of residents in a municipality in the in… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Data-driven cost analysis of heat exchanger network retrofits and utility supply at non-continuous sites Industrial utility systems are inherently complex, exhibiting nonlinear, time-dependent behaviour driven by fluctuating demands, operator intervention, and equipment constraints. These non-continuous dynamics challenge traditional steady-state modelling approaches, which often oversimplify system interactions and lead to inaccurate evaluation of heat recovery projects. This paper proposes a gen… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Design and optimization of biodiesel production using agro-waste derived bioethanol This study investigates a sustainable approach to biodiesel production by using bioethanol derived from potato processing waste as the alcohol source in the transesterification of waste cooking oil. This integrated strategy valorizes two major waste streams, used cooking oil and starchy agri-food residues, thereby enhancing both environmental and economic sustainability. The objective was to op… Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Social–ecological drivers of sustainable soil management in Ghana: farmer typologies and regional disparities Sustainable soil management is vital for agricultural resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, yet adoption varies widely across regions and farmer groups. This study examines how farmer typologies interact with regional socio-ecological conditions to shape the uptake of seven sustainable soil management practices in Ghana. Using survey data from 667 smallholder farmers across four agroecological zone… Environmental Management (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Sulfate corrosion resistance of multi-component solid waste-based alkali-activated cementitious materials under full immersion conditions In the context of sustainable construction and industrial solid waste reduction, this study develops multi-component solid waste-based alkali-activated mortars (AAMs) to address the sulfate susceptibility and high carbon footprint of conventional cementitious materials. Using 100% industrial solid wastes, including ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), fly ash and steel slag, as precurs… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science CaCl₂-loaded Carboxymethyl Cellulose Hydrogel Beads for Atmospheric Water Harvesting Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) has attracted increasing attention as a strategy to address global water scarcity; however, many high-performance desiccant materials, such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), rely on energy-intensive synthesis processes and toxic organic solvents. In this study, biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-based hydrogel beads were fabricated through a water-b… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Correction: Using ethical artificial intelligence (EAI) to achieve sustainable development, Iraq as a case study Frontiers in Sustainability · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Influencer marketing and purchase intention among Millennials and Generation Z in Saudi Arabia: the mediating role of brand trust IntroductionThe proliferation of social media influencers has fundamentally reshaped consumer–brand interactions, particularly among younger generations in digitally active markets. Grounded in Source Credibility Theory and relationship marketing literature, this study investigates how influencer credibility, content authenticity, and influencer expertise shape brand trust and purchase intentio… Frontiers in Sustainability · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Green Lime: Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Construction Materials Industry Lime, a key component in cement, can be used for both interior and exterior plastering. However, the production of this versatile building material generates significant emissions. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Hermsdorf, Thuringia, are devel-oping a membrane reactor that enables climate-neutral lime production while also recovering new raw… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science More Precise Fire Extinguishing From the Air Using Simulation and Sensor Data Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more intense worldwide. Fires often become infernos due to heat, drought and wind, especially in the summer. The problem is compounded by the climate crisis. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM and the startup CAURUS Technologies GmbH are responding to this growing global threat. They are collaborating to develop a mac… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Biomaterials Science - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Caltech Store Dell Computer Options - Caltech Caltech News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Designing with bio-based plastics: guidance for circular product development - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Macrocyclization strategies for cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics† - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Industrial Chemistry & Materials - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 30 Jun 2026