Recycling news: 2026

Research & science How an El Niño becomes a super El Niño Climate expert Ioana Colfescu talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about predicting the impact of El Niño. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Finding part-time work whilst studying at Cranfield – is it right for you? We know that the cost of living in the UK is a real and ongoing challenge for many students. Whether you are still considering postgraduate study or already preparing for life at university, you might be wondering what the options are to earn while you study, and how to you boost your finances without ... Cranfield University blogs · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science The rhythms that broke Bashir: how Sudan’s music shaped a revolution Music created the networks, identities and spaces of trust that made collective political action possible in Sudan’s 2019 revolution. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers. The Conversation US — Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Imperial Inspires scholarship programme launched in Singapore by President - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Clearing 2026 - UCL | University College London UCL News · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science New biosensor reveals rare lipid gathers in membrane hotspots during cell stress Inside every cell are lipid molecules that make up cellular membranes, helping organelles communicate and respond to stress. Researchers have struggled to observe lipids in action because current detection tools lack sufficient sensitivity and selectivity, hindering advances in understanding lipids. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Lights, camera, cosmos: UK helps power universe’s greatest movie The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time has begun, with every frame of this cosmic movie set to be more vivid than ever. STFC UKRI News · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Leaving Cranfield soon? Have you heard about Alumni Library Online? We are proud to offer one of the UK’s leading university library services for alumni. Alumni Library Online gives you instant access to thousands of top quality journal articles and the latest thinking to support your professional and personal development. With Alumni Library Online you can: Find information to support job hunting and interview preparation. ... Cranfield University blogs · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June – and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more More than 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouses goes into the ocean. But what happens in the oceans doesn’t stay there. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Climate scientist who “proved” humanity is warming Earth says government report got it wrong A pioneering climate scientist is challenging a U.S. government report that cited his research while reaching what he says is the exact opposite conclusion. Benjamin Santer and his colleagues say decades of satellite data clearly reveal the atmospheric “fingerprint” of human-caused climate change. Their new peer-reviewed analysis argues the report contains major scientific errors and should not… ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science L'histoire cachée du Maroc : l'archéologie, l'ADN et la datation au carbone réécrivent l'histoire du monde antique De nouvelles recherches montrent que les communautés du nord-ouest de l'Afrique ont activement favorisé les liens et les échanges entre de nombreuses cultures. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Volume 18 Issue 25 | Analytical Methods - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Comparativism About Instrumental Value - Gallow - Philosophy and Phenomenological Research - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Dengue surge linked to road development in Peru - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science AI and robotics take centre stage at Imperial-led biodiversity debate in Parliament - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice and Max Planck advance global leadership in quantum materials and technology - Rice University Rice University News · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Equine Veterinary Education | BEVA & AAEP Journal - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Nano/Micro‐Engineered Hydrogel Carriers for Sustainable Agriculture: Bridging Structural Form to Field Performance (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 7/2026) Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Batteries From Reused, Recycled, and Surplus Materials Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Advanced Sustainable Systems (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Surface‐Engineered Filters for Wettability‐Driven Collection of Airborne Fungal Spores Global Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Global Challenges (Wiley) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists reveal what really happens when water is trapped in tiny spaces A decades-old puzzle about water has finally been unraveled. Researchers found that water trapped in tiny nanoscale spaces is not inherently more reactive. Instead, the intense pressures created inside these microscopic gaps explain most of the effect, while the surrounding material can further enhance water's chemistry if it interacts with the reaction products. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science A critical review of geochemical contributions, anthropogenic emissions and environmental impacts of iron ion in coal seam from antiquity to the present . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists create quantum sound device that could transform communications A new quantum device can generate precisely controlled bursts of sound-like particles, or phonons, by forcing electrons through an ultra-thin crystal at extremely low temperatures. The surprising behavior pushes beyond the limits predicted by current theories, suggesting scientists need to rethink how energy moves through advanced materials. In the future, the breakthrough could lead to phonon … ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Sun-powered sponges may generate 11% of tropical coral reef productivity In marine environments, sponges tend to eat other organisms to get their nutrients. But a study published in Functional Ecology by researchers at the University of Amsterdam's Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), demonstrates how sponges may also use photosynthesis, just like plants. This phenomenon can help with productivity—the amount of energy and food produced—in tropic… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Increased dengue transmission following highway paving in the Peruvian Amazon Nature Sustainability · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Global managed aquifer recharge potential as a solution to water scarcity Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of molded pulp containers and packaging as a sustainable alternative to plastics This study evaluates the environmental performance of molded pulp as a substitute for fossil-based plastic container packaging through life cycle assessment (LCA). Four molded pulp products—egg carton, fruit tray, plate tray, and cushioning material—were compared with PET, PSP, PPF, and EPS counterparts. Environmental impacts assessed included global warming, fossil fuel consumption, urban area… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science A systematic literature review of supply chain management for electric vehicle battery recycling The rapid development of electric vehicles has made end-of-life electric vehicle battery (EVB) recycling an urgent supply chain management challenge. Existing studies have examined EVB recycling from engineering, energy, environmental, and policy perspectives, but the linkage between macro-environmental conditions and supply chain decision-making remains insufficiently synthesized. This study s… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science A methodology for integrating toxic emission from building materials during the use stage into building life cycle assessment Purpose This paper develops a reproducible calculation procedure to integrate human toxicity from construction material emissions during the use stage into building LCA, focusing on the indoor air emissions stage (module B1 under EN 15978). The research evaluates whether a building inventory (elements, materials and product documentation) can be translated into a substance‑resolved emission inv… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Green logistics and export competitiveness: a sustainable supply chain perspective from agro-exporting firms in Peru This study examines the role of green logistics in enhancing international competitiveness within agro-export supply chains, focusing on oregano-exporting firms in Tacna, Peru. In the context of increasing global pressure for sustainable production and environmentally responsible trade, green logistics has emerged as a strategic driver of both environmental performance and market competitivenes… Frontiers in Sustainability · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Evidence for urban heat island reduction through forestation across multiple regions Urban growth contributes to urban heat islands (UHIs), disproportionately impacting low-income communities as climate change advances. In response, green infrastructure has emerged as a promising nature-based solution. Urban forests, in particular, offer multiple co-benefits, including biodiversity conservation and increased climate resilience. However, the ability of urban forests in mitigatin… Frontiers in Sustainability · 2 Jul 2026 Research & science Towards sustainable wastewater treatment in Central America: a multi-criteria decision analysis Centralized wastewater treatment systems can improve wastewater management in urbanizing tropical ecotourism communities. The urban center of Monteverde, Costa Rica, faces numerous challenges in handling increasing wastewater loads resulting from population growth and tourism, which can overwhelm existing septic systems. Additionally, Monteverde stakeholders desire to integrate the recovery of … Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Evaluating the suitability of the GlobalBuildingAtlas for digital urban infrastructure analysis in India Accurate and spatially consistent digital representations of the built environment are essential for urban infrastructure analysis, sustainability assessment, and planning, particularly in countries experiencing rapid urbanisation, such as India. GlobalBuildingAtlas (GBA) is a recently released open-access global dataset that provides individual building footprints, building heights, and level … Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science A multi-level framework for climate adaptation of critical infrastructure: flood risk in railway networks Background. Infrastructure systems are threatened by extreme weather events, such as river flooding. Climate change increases the frequency and severity of flooding, resulting in more repairs and operational disruptions. While this explains a clear need to adapt to changing hazards, it is often difficult to compare all adaptation options that infrastructure can benefit from in a coherent way. O… Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science NC State (and America) the Beautiful As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, discover how NC State has contributed to its prosperity, defense, culture and more. NC State University News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Why Getty Images v Stability AI got secondary copyright infringement wrong - UCL | University College London UCL News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science One amino acid may signal the 'point of no return' in dying leaves Before a leaf dies, plants recover nutrients that the rest of the plant can reuse for growth and survival. Researchers at Umeå Plant Science Center have now identified a metabolic "point of no return" linked to the amino acid arginine. The study suggests that plants use arginine as a signal to determine whether recovery remains possible or whether cells should commit to death, a discovery that … Phys.org — recycling search feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for July 1, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 1 Jul 2026