Research & science

Research & science Parametrization to solve the issue of correlation in uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in life cycle assessment Purpose Several papers that address the topic of uncertainty analysis briefly mention the fact that the correlation between uncertain inputs is ignored. Indeed, there are several reasons why including correlations in large-scale life cycle assessment (LCA) studies is challenging. Yet, it would increase the realism of such studies, and it may also lead to changed conclusions. Here, following sev… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Identifying environmental hotspots in cooling systems through LCA: a policy-relevant framework Purpose This study adapts and advances the Hotspot Analysis framework to address the multidimensional environmental challenges of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) systems. It provides a policy-oriented synthesis of published life cycle assessment (LCA) evidence for the cooling sector, integrating quantitative analysis with stakeholder validation, to identify the most critical interventi… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Extension and validation of forest carbon flux model for dynamic Life Cycle Assessment Purpose Improving the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of forestry products is important for accounting for the environmental impacts of the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. Performing accurate biogenic carbon accounting, building time-dependent inventories, and using dynamic impact assessment methods is increasingly required from LCA practitioners. This work documents the development and val… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Social Life Cycle Assessment and Social Acceptance – Can they go hand in hand? Purpose Social aspects are increasingly recognized as a standard component of sustainability. Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) is a technique to address this. The analysis of social acceptance points in a similar direction and is, among others, important to develop socially responsible products – but can they go hand in hand? This research explores the relationship between S-LCA and social … The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Comment une dent de chèvre éclaire enfin les secrets de l’élevage dans la Grèce antique Les grands banquets de la Grèce antique étaient-ils alimentés par des troupeaux nomades ou par les fermes locales ? L’analyse isotopique apporte une réponse à un débat vieux d’un siècle. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 28 Jun 2026 Research & science Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overf… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 28 Jun 2026 Research & science Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve A surprising ecological makeover unfolded when mountain lions began frequenting a small preserve south of San Francisco. Deer activity dropped, plants recovered, and shifts among predators like coyotes, bobcats, and foxes followed. The study shows that powerful “trophic cascades” aren’t limited to remote wilderness—they can happen in small, suburban preserves too. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 28 Jun 2026 Research & science Spatial network characteristics and drivers of the collaborative development of the arterial and venous industries in “Zero Waste City”: Based on 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China The requirements of solid waste reduction, recycling, and harmlessness in the construction of “Zero Waste City” have introduced higher standards for the development of the arterial and venous industries. This study takes 31 provincial regions in China as the research objects. The coupling coordination degree model is used to quantify the collaborative development level of the venous and arteria… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 28 Jun 2026 Research & science Tailoring high-performance blend cementitious composites by co-recycling incineration fly ash, glass powder, and blast furnace slag A synergistic ternary geopolymer system based on dechlorinated and detoxified municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA), waste glass powder (GP), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) was developed to enhance mechanical performance and durability. MSWI FA is a potential resource for geopolymer synthesis. However, its independent reactivity is constrained by the scarcity of … Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 28 Jun 2026 Research & science Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Social life-cycle assessment of municipal solid waste management: A case study of citizen social performance in a southeastern Brazilian municipality Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. This study provides a social life-cycle assessment (S-LCA) of municipal solid waste management to evaluate citizen engagement in a southeastern Brazilian municipality. S-LCA followed UNEP/SETAC guidelines, including 3 social impact categories, 6 ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Job details: Associate Professor (Teaching) - UCL | University College London UCL News · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Increasing irrigation demand coincides with declining irrigation development potential under climate change Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Production of aromatics from high density polyethylene over a hierarchical zeolite synthesised from steam-assisted crystallisation Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Synergistic effects of co-combusting lignite and chicken manure in a circulating fluidized bed boiler: an analysis of ash agglomeration and sulfur retention This study investigates the synergistic effects of co-combusting lignite (L) and chicken manure (CM) in a 350 kWth circulating fluidized bed boiler (CFBB), highlighting an innovative approach to renewable energy and waste management. Utilizing a range of fuel blends from 100% lignite to 100% CM, the research assesses combustion efficiency, emission characteristics, and ash agglomeration tendenc… Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science A short review on microbial ecology of food-waste valorization: insights from anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and composting Food-waste (FW) valorization is an important component of the circular bioeconomy. This review summarizes studies on microbial community dynamics in three FW conversion routes, such as anaerobic digestion (AD), fermentation, and composting, and links operating conditions to process performance and product outcomes. A PRISMA-guided search was conducted, and studies applying high-throughput seque… Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Natural deep eutectic solvents (Na)DES as green tools for the valorization of citrus byproducts: advances, challenges and perspectives The citrus industry generates ≈ 50% of byproducts (peel, seeds, pomace) that are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and pectins. These bioactives are typically recovered using conventional organic solvents, but these solvents are often toxic, poorly selective, energy-intensive, and generate substantial waste, so there is a clear need for more sustainable options. This review synthesiz… Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science How are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Revolutionizing Forest Operations? A Systematic Review of Current Applications and Future Opportunities The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, in forest operations has increased significantly, with applications ranging from rut and deformation mapping and canopy and gap analysis to road geometry and stockpile/woodchip volume calculations. However, no comprehensive reviews have synthesized the use of UAVs in forest operations. Here we present a systematic review of 48 studies on UA… Environmental Management (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Adaptive Modeling to Inform Environmental Management Ecological modeling captures natural phenomena and processes, aiding in our understanding of ecology, conservation biogeography, and hydrology. The integration of ecological modeling into adaptive management frameworks is, however, underutilized. Adaptive modeling can enhance adaptive management by integrating new information and responding to changing environmental conditions, which facilitate… Environmental Management (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Modelling and Optimisation of Methane Yield From Anaerobic Co-digestion of Food and Yard Waste Using RSM and ANN Approaches The development of biogas production as a sustainable and effective alternative has been fuelled by the growing need for renewable energy sources. Thus, the growing global demand for renewable energy has demanded more research interest in anaerobic digestion (AD). AD is among the simplest ways to boost biogas production productivity. Thus, AD is considered one of the best renewable energy optio… Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 27 Jun 2026 Research & science Os pássaros se masturbam, e isso é perfeitamente normal Alguns criadores de pássaros tentaram medicar seus animais para impedi-los de praticar o sexo solitário University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science From pet to pest, goldfish can wreck entire ecosystems A new study reveals that goldfish can do far more than survive in the wild—they can fundamentally reshape freshwater ecosystems. Researchers found they cloud water, damage food webs, and hurt native fish populations, sometimes triggering major ecological shifts. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science This Tiny Organism Contracts 200 Times Faster Than We Can Blink. Here’s How. A tiny, single-celled organism's superfast contraction could lead to faster artificial muscles. NC State University News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Faded letters, early warnings: A new clue for aging eyes Struggling to read more than six lines on an eye chart with fading letters may serve as a visual "yellow light" for older adults—raising red flags that routine exams sometimes fail to detect. University of Michigan News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science New solid-state material converts sunlight into higher-energy UV light A new sunlight-powered material can convert visible light into higher-energy UV light, overcoming a challenge that has frustrated scientists for years. The breakthrough could enable cleaner air purification, solar-driven chemistry, and advanced manufacturing technologies using nothing more than natural sunlight. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Consumer confidence rises as gas prices ease; remains below pre-Iran readings Consumer sentiment snapped a three-month stretch of declines with a 10% rise this month as gas prices moderated, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. University of Michigan News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Why Andy Burnham’s radical plan relies on the Treasury being a friend of devolution The Treasury has tended to keep a tight rein on spending. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science A goat’s tooth may have solved a 100-year debate about ancient Greek farming Until recently, it was impossible to directly assess the diet and mobility of ancient Greek animals and settle this debate. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Si l’IA générative favorise l’addiction, qui doit rendre des comptes ? Les travaux sur les risques d’addiction liés à l’IA générative se multiplient. Si le consensus scientifique n’est pas encore établi, une question émerge déjà : qui doit prévenir les usages excessifs, les utilisateurs, les pouvoirs publics ou les entreprises qui conçoivent ces outils ? University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past. The Conversation US — Environment · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Reactive silica enrichment from sugarcane bagasse ash by optimized calcination and alkali activation for zeolite applications Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Optimization of performance and emission characteristics of a CRDI VCR engine fueled with cerium‐oxide‐enriched waste‐cooking biodiesel Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Uzbekistan’s World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development Once described as the ‘Balkans of central Asia’, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have managed ethnic and territorial tensions with great success. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science As the temperature rises, so do the risks for people living with interstitial lung disease Scarred lungs make it harder for the body to cope with extreme heat, dehydration and air pollution. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Three ways climate action can be more inclusive for 1.3 billion disabled people How to place disabled people, who are some of the most vulnerable, at the centre of climate change negotiations. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists find evidence of vast hidden magma systems inside Mars Researchers from the University of Oxford have uncovered evidence that Mars once hosted enormous, Earth-like magmatic systems deep beneath its surface—despite the planet lacking the plate tectonics long thought necessary for this kind of geological complexity. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial secures £12.7m from ARIA to develop broad protection against respiratory viruses - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice researchers develop shape-shifting surface for next-generation human-machine interaction - Rice University Rice University News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science AI designs the ideal burger for taste, health, and planet - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science The Still Ongoing American Revolution - Pasquino - The Political Quarterly - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026