Research & science

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Research & science The Decline of American Parties - Huang - The Political Quarterly - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science A Nuanced Account of the Blair Governments - Briand - The Political Quarterly - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Swiss glaciers have exhausted their snow reserves - Departement Bau, Umwelt und Geomatik ETH Zurich News · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Asian Economic Journal - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Pediatric Pulmonology - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science ISEV2026 Abstract Book - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Artificial intelligence-powered new approach methodologies for assessing combined toxicity of chemical mixtures . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science EPFL researchers create an AI model that thinks like we do 26.06.26 - An EPFL team has created a new Large Language Model that is structured similarly to a human brain, allowing users more control and moving away from “black box” AI. When a standard Large Language Model (LLM) is confronted with a problem, it tries to solve it by matching it to similar information it has seen before, and then give an answer based on those past patterns. But how it decid… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Decoupling development from concrete Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Greater losses from heat exposure experienced by female smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Why social inclusion matters in sustainable intensification Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Transparent and flexible MXene antennas take shape Nature Reviews Materials (Nature Portfolio) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science MXene electrodes enable real-time visualization of plant electrical signals Nature Reviews Materials (Nature Portfolio) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science A comprehensive review of research related to garbage leachate: composition, characteristics, factors affecting treatment and current processes Garbage leachate (GL) was one of the main factors polluting the environment; it not only disrupted the ecological balance but also posed a threat to human health. Therefore, it had received increasing attention. The relevant strategies had been proposed to treat this type of wastewater, which had high pollutant concentrations, complex compositions and large amounts of toxic and harmful substanc… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Retraction Note: Correlation between biodiesel parameters and output of CaO nanoparticles from oyster catalyst on waste cooking oil Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Modeling approaches to incorporate soil C changes in life cycle assessment of dairy farm rotations with varying duration and proportion of grassland Purpose Despite its importance for climate change mitigation, soil organic carbon (SOC) is still insufficiently accounted for in cattle life cycle assessment (LCA) studies. Thus, this study evaluated how different methods for estimating SOC changes affect LCA results for mixed dairy systems with varying grassland proportions and durations. Methods Two SOC modeling approaches (Petersen et al. (2… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of sustainable aviation fuel from refined bleached deodorized palm kernel oil Purpose This study assesses the environmental performance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from refined bleached deodorized palm kernel oil (RBDPKO). Methods A cradle-to-grave system-boundary life cycle assessment (LCA) compliant with ISO 14,040 and ISO 14,044 was conducted to evaluate the production of Bioavtur J2.4 at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) – RU IV Cilacap. Results … The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Editorial: Innovative approaches to smart and sustainable urban development in the Global South Frontiers in Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Eco-centric leadership as a catalyst for environmental performance in hospitality SMEs: a serial mediation of green culture and green innovation IntroductionEnvironmental sustainability has become a strategic priority for hospitality small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in emerging economies where environmental challenges and resource constraints are increasingly pronounced. Drawing on the Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV), this study investigates the role of eco-centric leadership in enhancing environmental performa… Frontiers in Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science A rule-based common data environment workflow for sustainable maintenance of public schools in Jordan: ex-ante design and stress-testing IntroductionPublic schools in Jordan routinely face small but disruptive defects-such as electrical faults, plumbing leaks, and minor fabric damage-that take weeks or months to repair. Delays are driven by fragmented reporting, slow procurement, limited use of prequalified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and SME cash-flow constraints, undermining the environmental, social, and econom… Frontiers in Sustainability · 26 Jun 2026 Research & science Why old nuclear-site concrete could become a tool for trapping strontium-90 Crushed concrete from legacy nuclear facilities could play a far greater role in safely managing radioactive land than previously understood. Research published in ACS ES&T Water and conducted by scientists from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory and Clemson University has examined how crushed concrete interacts with strontium-90, a mobile radioactive conta… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Energy-saving membrane can separate crude oil at room temperature An international research has developed a membrane technology that could significantly reduce the energy required for crude oil refining by replacing part of the century-old distillation process. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Georgia Tech Earns Top-10 Rankings in Innovation Commercialization Georgia Tech Earns Top-10 Rankings in Innovation Commercialization Superadmin Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:08 Georgia Tech continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s leaders in research commercialization, earning top-10 rankings among U.S. higher education institutions in the 2025 AUTM Licensing Activity Survey. In two key measures of innovation performance, Georgia Tech came in at No.… Georgia Tech News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science UPDATE: Techwood Drive Full Road Closure Date Change: July 6 – Aug. 7 UPDATE: Techwood Drive Full Road Closure Date Change: July 6 – Aug. 7 Superadmin Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:58 Beginning July 6, Techwood Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic between Bobby Dodd Way and North Avenue to support utility work associated with the renovation of the Smith and Howell residence halls. The sidewalk next to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field will be closed to pedest… Georgia Tech News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial economist nominated to lead UK fiscal watchdog - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Ancient asteroid barrage may explain why early Earth had no stable continents New research led by Curtin University and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed that repeated asteroid impacts may have been the dominant force shaping early Earth, delivering vast amounts of heat into the planet's interior and delaying the formation of stable continents. The study suggests that during the Hadean—more than four billion years ago—Earth was struck far more freque… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best approach to maintain urban water quality? The Conversation US — Environment · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Listen: What the history of trash says about today’s culture In a new podcast episode, an expert digs into what our trash problem says about our culture. Futurity — Earth & Environment · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Come for Cranfield, stay for Milton Keynes: how Bucks, Beds and the OxCam region are just getting started Heard the one about the entry-level job that needed three years of experience? Sadly we all have, and that’s why in a jobs market where practical, hands-on experience is so important, study where collaboration with industry comes as standard has never been more relevant. Cranfield University is where academic prowess translates to industry connected ... Cranfield University blogs · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible A walk along the Kent coast after a storm inspired one of my early works. The shoreline was covered in seaweed, shells, jellyfish – and plastic. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Study explores environmental cost, perceptions of influencer PR gifts As part of their marketing strategy, many companies send public relations packages full of curated products to social media influencers, who film themselves opening the gifts on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Extrusion retrofit system designed to help manufacturers get into ShAPE A new invention from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) could soon help manufacturers more easily adopt the lab's patented Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE) technology, enabling faster manufacturing of superior extrusion products. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science C’mon and join the convoy: Batteries, fuel cells would overhaul emissions from semis, other heavy vehicles Although electrified versions of vans, buses and semis cost more upfront on average than their diesel-powered counterparts, the overall calculus behind adopting greener vehicles is currently in flux. University of Michigan News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Stride Length is Marker for Cognitive Decline in Dogs A new study finds cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length in their front limbs. NC State University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world New research shows northwest African communities actively shaped connections and exchange between many cultures. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Students soar to success in aerospace competition Aerospace students put their skills to the test in an international competition aimed at highlighting their technological talents – and once again Swansea University was among the prize winners. Swansea University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Quand l’IA s’invite dans nos relations, la véritable intimité tend à disparaître La banalisation de l’IA sape la curiosité de soi et l’envie de prendre des risques, nécessaires à la construction d’une véritable intimité et de relations qui ont du sens. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Holiday travel planning: reasons to try public transport or cycling when you get to your destination Tourist destinations can do more to encourage travellers to use public transport. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Why a development project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law has rocked Albania The protests have snowballed into an anti‑government movement that has become known as the ‘flamingo revolution’. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Battery recycling may get safer and greener as renewable solvents fit existing plants The metals from batteries can be recovered in a more sustainable way, with improved safety and without compromising efficiency, claim researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, who recently published a study in RSC Sustainability that investigated whether fossil-based chemicals used in metal recovery can be replaced with alternatives produced from renewable biomass. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026