Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Researchers Create Moisture-Driven Tech That Powers Green Batteries – and Dissolves Spy Gear A non-toxic, stretchable battery operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment – even in climates as dry as the desert. NC State University News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone. The Conversation US — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Single-atom catalyst turns lignin into valuable chemicals with near-complete conversion Researchers at The University of Manchester and Hebei University of Technology have identified how a new class of catalyst can break down lignin into useful chemical building blocks, offering a more sustainable route to replace fossil-based materials. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Ammonia from wastewater: How we're turning a pollutant into fertilizer and clean fuel Ammonia rarely makes headlines, but much of modern life depends on it. The compound of nitrogen and hydrogen is the key ingredient in the fertilizers that help feed roughly half of the world's population. It is also attracting serious attention as a carbon-free fuel for ships, power plants and heavy industry. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Spider fangs are one of their scariest features – new fossils reveal their origins The 500 million year old shrimp-like Urokodia had pincer-like limbs emerging next to its eyes. The Conversation UK — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Why Poland’s president is invoking wartime history in a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky This row is more about domestic Polish politics than any diplomatic incident. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Reliably Detecting and Clearly Explaining Deepfake Images Artificial intelligence can now generate images that are virtually indistinguishable from real ones. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB have developed RealorRender, a tool that not only specifically detects such deepfakes but also explains why an image is classified as real or AI-generated. The new hybrid approach significantly … Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Safe Use of Electronic Devices on Planes Lithium-ion batteries in personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as laptops, smartphones, powerbanks and electronic cigarettes can pose a serious safety risk in air travel. Damaged or overheated batteries can combust or ex-plode. In the LOKI-PED project, the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP cooperated wi… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Adressing the Shortage of Skilled Workers With LARS LARS is designed to enable safer, more efficient and faster logistics processes. The laser-based projection system that was developed by researchers from Fraunhofer uses light to guide workers through warehouses in real time. The visual guidance system is particularly helpful for new and un-skilled workers. Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Spent EV batteries get second life as higher-performance battery material A new approach to battery recycling could turn today's electric vehicle waste into the building blocks of tomorrow's higher-performing batteries. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an environmentally friendly method to upcycle cathodes from used lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into a more powerful battery material known as lithium manganese iron phosphate … TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Connecting the Loops; A Systems Thinking Analysis and Identification of Process Shifts and its Consequential Costs in Swedish Circular Construction - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Making the Most of Multifunctional Materials Research that's pushing the limits of advanced ceramic materials has received funding for its potential national defense and security applications. But the fundamental findings could eventually lead to many game-changing civilian technologies, too. NC State University News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists discover how algae colonized corals — a symbiosis that fueled the growth of the world’s reefs UC Berkeley biologists uncovered clues to how the symbiosis between algae and corals evolved using a new state-of-the-art lab devoted to year-round genetic experiments on spawning coral. UC Berkeley News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Smarter diagnostics could extend the lives of silicon EV batteries Electric vehicle batteries could last twice as long, preventing costly replacement, with a new approach to heating and cooling the batteries, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering. General Motors and Imperial College London also contributed to the study, which was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. University of Michigan News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science The joy of pests: study reveals why rat catchers are so happy in their work Would you be happier checking mouse traps than emails? University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Study finds climate change missing from stories shaping modern culture - Rice University Rice University News · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science Reading Homer’s Iliad feels like scrolling through TikTok The Iliad does not unfold as a smooth, continuous narrative. Instead, it advances through a succession of micro-episodes. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jul 2026 Research & science From policy to practice: Advancing a gender-responsive, low-emission food system in Vietnam by Thu Thuy Pham, Thi Kim Hong Tang, Thi Minh Duyen Ngo This paper examines Vietnam’s efforts to develop a gender-responsive, low-emission food system, focusing on the gap between policy design and practical implementation. Drawing on stakeholder perspectives, including government agencies, women, men, and youth, the analysis examines the effectiveness and implementation of national policies ai… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 1 Jul 2026 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