Recycling news: 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 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