Research & science

Research & science Electrochemical selective oxygen transfer enables energy-efficient environmental deoxygenation Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Metal-free hydrogenation of viologens to piperidine derivatives for bacterial inhibition Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle and critical raw material analysis of shared e-scooters in Helsinki, Finland Purpose Shared e‑scooters are increasingly integrated into urban transport systems, yet their environmental performance depends strongly on design, utilisation, and end‑of‑life management. This study evaluates the environmental impacts and critical raw material (CRM) use efficiency of a dockless shared e‑scooter system operating in Helsinki, Finland, under Nordic conditions. Methods An explorat… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science The potential of LCA for environmental communication: German laypeople’s perceptions and awareness of LCA and LCA impact categories Purpose Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) are a central tool in sustainable product development and environmental communication. However, little is known about how the general public perceives LCA and its role in consumer decision-making. This study explores public awareness, perceptions, and information preferences regarding LCA and its impact categories, and investigates the factors influencing th… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science House of the Dragon: four real historic women who inspired the show Dragons may be fictional, but the struggle for the throne, influence and legitimacy in House of the Dragons has roots in conflicts that shaped real history. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Andy Burnham: what to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister Burnhamism represents a political ideology founded on the need to fundamentally change British constitutional government. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Summer’s silent killer: why the world’s heatwaves are a global health emergency Heatwaves can damage hearts, kidneys, lungs and infrastructure. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Experts lead call for tougher restrictions on SUVs as public fail to understand risks of larger cars Nearly two-thirds - 66 per cent - of British driving licence holders don’t understand that sports utility vehicles pose a greater danger to pedestrians and cyclists than smaller cars, according to new research. Swansea University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science David Hockney, symbole d’une méritocratie que la Grande-Bretagne a abandonnée Hockney disposait de l’espace et des moyens financiers nécessaires pour explorer et faire des essais, des privilèges dont les étudiants d’aujourd’hui ne bénéficient plus. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science One-step toxic lead recovery from flexible perovskite solar cells closes the loop Researchers from Kanazawa University have developed a one-step recycling method that recovers toxic lead (Pb) and valuable metals including gold (Au) and indium (In) from flexible perovskite solar cells, supporting sustainable solar energy technologies. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and wetland species that need open space. Researchers found grassland bird abundance dropped by more than 70% near shelterbelts. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Cradle‐to‐grave life cycle assessment of a 1 kWp stand‐alone PV system with Li‐ion (LFP) storage in Nigeria: A case study of Oleh Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainable bio‐composites from agro‐green waste: Optimize the effect of waste ceramic particles filler addition on mechanical performance Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit. The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers. The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science The hidden atmospheric cost of Arctic shipping 22.06.26 - A study led by the EPFL suggests that shipping emissions influence climate-relevant cloud formation and may impact regional climate processes far beyond the polar region. Over the last few decades, the Arctic has lost roughly half of its September sea ice, the equivalent of almost twice the size of Switzerland. Like the retreat of the Alpine glaciers, the drastic transformation of th… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Quantum and molecular plumbing 22.06.26 - How liquids, and water in particular, behave at scales of a few nanometers is one of the big gaps in modern physics. Our body contains an intricate system of tiny vessels through which blood, water and other molecules flow. When the size of the pipes shrinks to the nanoscale, where only a few molecules can fit side-by-side, the classical laws of physics governing the behavior of wate… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science AI tool reveals hidden organ damage caused by high blood pressure Researchers have developed an AI tool that may help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people. MRC UKRI News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle and durability based sustainability assessment of concrete incorporating municipal solid waste incinerated fly ash: An India‐specific study Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Four Rice graduates earn Fulbright scholarships - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for June 22, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Personality may shape how caregiving affects health - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Positive start to the EU rice campaign - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of a microfluidic electrolytic cell using Bi–Sn nanoparticle catalyst and an ionic liquid electrolyte Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science From detecting response to diagnosing constraint: The energetic bottleneck in ecotoxicology . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrated water systems for a changing world Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science A cluster-based circular economy model for drilling waste processing in oil and gas regions The integration of circular economy principles into oil- and gas-producing regions is essential for advancing sustainable development and industrial transformation. This study develops a cluster-based circular economy model for drilling waste processing in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. The analysis combines screening of fields by minimum economically viable reserves, QGIS-based assessme… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science From land competition to reactivation: governing agrivoltaics in depopulating Japan This paper examines the governance of agrivoltaics (AV) in the context of Japan’s rapid rural depopulation and farmland abandonment. While AV is traditionally framed as a solution to land-use competition, this study argues that in shrinking regions, the primary challenge is not land scarcity but a shortage of human capacity to manage multifunctional landscapes. The analysis explores the multi-d… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustaining scenarios: researcher-practitioner reflections on extending research beyond project boundaries We evaluate the results of a food system scenarios workshop in Flint, Michigan designed to co-create actionable pathways toward desirable futures in the medium-term (20 years), alongside analysis from practitioners one year post workshop. The goal of the scenario planning process is to support the translation and usability of research findings beyond project boundaries through the engagement of… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science An assessment of municipal solid waste management practices and challenges in Mogadishu, Somalia The present study aimed to assess municipal solid waste management practices and challenges in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific research objectives were to examine the state of municipal solid waste management practices, challenges, and strategies for improving practices and promoting best practices. Data were collected using a mixed-methods cross-sectional design from 273 respondents including… Frontiers in Sustainability · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Can North America mine enough rare earth elements? In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its own backyard, according to a University of Michigan study published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Suggestion Box - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice welcomes 10,000 for iconic Oranje Fanwalk ahead of World Cup match - Rice University Rice University News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science The Feasibility of Household Food Waste Reduction in Finland: Insights From Five Consumer Profiles - WUR eDepot Wageningen University & Research News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Bioactive antioxidant additives from agro‐residues: Enhancing biodiesel stability for diesel engine applications Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrated benchmarking of nano‐enhanced phase change materials for thermal energy storage: Material performance, system integration, AI optimization, techno‐economic assessment, and sustainability challenges Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Advanced Engineering Materials - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope This looks like the beginning of the end for Starmer – and the end of the beginning for Burnham. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Q&A: Biological plastic recycling—from waste to raw material In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular biologist at Jülich, explains the opportunities offered by biological recycling processes and the challenges of a truly circular economy. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 19 Jun 2026