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Research & science If Europe wants to ‘go it alone’ on security, countries need to learn to sing from the same songsheet Splits are appearing in Europe’s approach to Russia’s aggression just when it needs to present a united front. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of an innovative waste‐to‐energy technology Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Bio‐waste‐derived adsorbents in vapor adsorption refrigeration and cold storage: A statistical and analytical review Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science The Bear season five is a brutal final chapter that asks how much a kitchen can endure The Bear exposes the hidden labour behind extraordinary culinary experience. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Space shuttle ready for new mission in California The space shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science British Standards and ISO standards demystified We are frequently asked how to find ISO (International Standards Organisation) standards. The best way to find them is to go straight to our British Standards Online (BSOL) service. Why go to British Standards if you need an ISO? The reason is that many ISO standards have been adopted as British Standards, and often as Euronorms ... Cranfield University blogs · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Smarter waste sorting with AI 25.06.26 - EPFL startup WasteFlow has developed an AI-powered copilot that identifies and measures waste streams, helping sorting facilities work more efficiently. Support from several EPFL entrepreneurship programs helped the company accelerate the development of its technology. Switzerland generates more than six million metric tons of waste each year, or nearly 700 kilograms per person. Roug… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Innovation design engineering alumni to launch new Imperial-branded clothing line - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Four takeaways on health innovation from Imperial Collider - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Metal 3D printing extends the service life of steel components - Empa Empa News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Common xenobiotics modulate gut microbial responses to low‑calorie sweeteners in vitro - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing - 2026-1-RD-EURL ECVAM - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Maternal Early Pregnancy Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Metabolites Correlate With Newborn Resting-State Functional Connectivity - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced The shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition has been announced. Swansea University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Untapped mineral potential in Nevada heap-leach facilities supports pathways to strengthen United States resource security Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Batteries versus fuel cells for decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across applications Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Electrified direct epoxidation of light hydrocarbons using alkene-binding atomic sites Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Coupling of thermally driven distillation and ex-situ catalysis over zeolite-based for upgrading medical waste pyrolysis oil The utilization of medical waste pyrolysis oil (MWPO) is crucial for resource recovery and environmental protection. This study investigates the physicochemical properties of MWPO, the effects of distillation temperature on its fractions, and the performance of ex-situ catalytic distillation for upgrading. The MWPO has a density of 0.98 g/cm 3 , a viscosity of 15.227 mm 2 /s at 40 °C, and … Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Limitations to the digitalisation of EPD used for the assessment of sustainability using ILCD+EPD format Purpose The ILCD+EPD format provides a solid foundation for EPD digitalisation and is evolving to enhance interoperability and automation. This study analyses the current version’s limitations in digitising Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), assessing its capacity to ensure traceability, interoperability, and machine readability of environmental data. It also identifies key areas for im… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Mechanical Behaviour of CuSn/SnBi Coating with the Addition of SiO 2 Nanoparticles Development of environmentally sustainable tribological materials remains a key challenge, particularly in replacing lead-containing copper-based bearing alloys. Although a range of lead-free copper-based alloys has been developed, most suffer from trade-offs between lubricity, conformability, and wear resistance, particularly under load-bearing conditions. Removing toxic lead (environmentally … Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Businesses often row back on ethics when times get tough. Here's how technology can keep them on track Five carmakers are involved in a case at the High Court in London over claims that they cheated on emissions tests. A decade ago, the "dieselgate" scandal broke, eventually forcing Volkswagen to pay billions of euros in fines and settlements. These carmakers (Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault and Nissan) have all faced accusations that selling cars was more important to them than their e… Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Preserving wooden heritage in the Arctic as thaw, rot and tourism converge Historic wooden structures across Svalbard are crumbling under the combined weight of climate change and human activity. Longer, warmer, and wetter seasons fuel wood-decaying fungi, while tourism adds physical wear to sites never built to last. The ArcticAlpineDecay project has provided a crucial baseline of knowledge—revealing how vulnerable these cultural landmarks are and why continued monit… Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science USDA Taps NC State Experts to Bolster New World Screwworm Response Three NC State researchers have been selected by USDA to work on projects aimed at stopping the spread of the New World screwworm. NC State University News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists demonstrate solar-powered plastic recycling at real-world scale Researchers have demonstrated how to use the power of the sun to turn plastic waste, such as drink bottles, into clean hydrogen fuel at a scale large enough to be genuinely useful in the real world, using a scalable approach. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Businesses often row back on ethics when times get tough. Here’s how technology can keep them on track But blockchain and other technology could improve traceability in supply chains. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Swansea children’s work shares spotlight with ancient Egyptian object on loan from British Museum Primary school pupils have been given a first-hand insight into the mystical world of ancient Egypt, thanks to a unique collaboration between Swansea University’s Egypt Centre and the British Museum. Swansea University News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Education is important when it comes to tackling domestic abuse Young people aged between 16 and 19 are among the groups most affected by domestic abuse. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science China’s Dong minority: why we’re digitally recording and preserving their Indigenous architectural heritage A new project uses cutting-edge digital technology to precord the architecture and culture of China’s Indigenous Dong minority. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Rubble from war can become a resource We see it in news reports from war zones and disaster areas: mountains of debris where homes, schools and hospitals once stood. The rubble is often treated as waste. But according to a new report, it can also become a valuable resource for reconstruction. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Assessing the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of photovoltaic‐powered greenhouses in semi‐arid regions Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil. The Conversation US — Environment · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Coming out on TV in 1970 could have ruined your life – so why did activists do it? Coming out on television in the 1970s was a radical act of protest. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Opportunities and challenges in feedstock sourcing for sustainable aviation fuel in China’s emerging market Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Aviation is a major source of greenhouse gases emission in the world, and the invention of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a hope that this source of carbon footprint can be minimized. This article assesses the economic and environmental trade-offs of ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Neurorehabilitation spinout raises £1.5m to deliver sustainable stroke rehabilitation - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial, WHO and EASL launch first WHO Collaborating Centre dedicated to liver disease - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice researchers automate defect detection in diamond, other advanced semiconductors - Rice University Rice University News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science At VivaTech, Rice turns lab-born ideas into transatlantic partnerships - Rice University Rice University News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice faculty co-lead Nature Medicine commission to advance brain capital as a driver of economic resilience - Rice University Rice University News · 24 Jun 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for June 24, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 24 Jun 2026