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Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Wind Energy - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Hyperspectral scrap characterisation for scrap composition optimisation in steel recycling Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Steel is an ideal recycling material as it can be recycled almost indefinitely, and steel recycling is a lot more energy-efficient than iron ore steel production. Steel making with usage of steel scrap in electric arc furnaces is heavily influenced by ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science From empiricism to rational design: Decoding structure-activity relationships in natural organic flocculants . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Permafrost is not simply a carbon time bomb 18.06.26 - An EPFL study shows that permafrost thaw not only releases large amounts of carbon but can also trigger processes that remove it from the atmosphere. The study’s findings will help improve climate models. Permafrost thaw is generally seen as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. But a study published in Nature shows that it can also trigger processes that remove carbon di… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustaining aviation: A decision-tree framework for recycling aircraft cabin interiors - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Tourism firms face complex path to sustainability Tourism businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand are working to become more sustainable, but a new study shows the process is complex and rarely straightforward. The research, based on in-depth interviews, data analysis and site visits with established tourism operators across the country, examines how businesses move from good intentions to more sustainable ways of working. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science KTH ranked second in Sweden, 82nd in world KTH was ranked 82nd best university in the world, in the 2027 QS World University Ranking. The new list places KTH second among universities in Sweden and 27th in Europe. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Managing metal(loid) contamination for safe rice production Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Greenhouse heating requirements for high-value vegetable crops under winter conditions: a case study of Ludhiana, Punjab, India A study was undertaken to determine the greenhouse heating requirements for growing different high-value crops (cucumber, tomato, and pepper) during winter climatic conditions. The investigation was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The long-term climatic data were obtained from the meteorological observatory of PAU, Ludhiana.Heat loss components were estimated using steady… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Dietary transitions and sustainability: current patterns and future trajectories Diets are central components of food systems, and can be thus key entry points for fostering the transformative change needed to meet global sustainability goals. The rapid dietary transitions observed across the world in the past decades are shaped by complex (and often context-specific) factors such as economic transformation, urbanization, and cultural shifts. Despite the substantial variati… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Assessing the potential of local food products for inclusion in geographical indication (GI) schemes as a key driver of rural development: evidence from Albania IntroductionGeographical Indications (GIs) are increasingly recognized as instruments for rural development, territorial identity, and gastronomic tourism. This study assesses the potential of Albanian local food products for inclusion in GI schemes and explores stakeholder perceptions regarding their contribution to rural development.MethodsAn exploratory mixed-method approach was employed, co… Frontiers in Sustainability · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Turning the Tide: The Role of Desalination in Securing Libya’s Water Future dc.title: Turning the Tide: The Role of Desalination in Securing Libya’s Water Future; دور التحلية في تأمين مستقبل المياه في ليبيا: تغيير الوضع الراهن dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Libya is one of the most water-scarce countries globally, with minimal rainfall, extremely limited renewable water resources, and heavy dependence on non-renewable groundwater, particular… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US A study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the UB reveals that reducing single-use plastic is essential for protecting coastal ecosystems. Floating litter has also invaded Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and one of the most important in the world. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains just how much Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Quantum experiment opens gravitational waves and dark matter search Results from a UK collaboration mark a step towards building large scale quantum sensors and the country's first large scale atom interferometer. STFC UKRI News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used? University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Swansea University celebrates top sustainability rating for campus catering Swansea University has reached a major sustainability milestone, with catering partner Chartwells achieving a Three-Star Food Made Good Standard — the highest accreditation awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). Swansea University News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science News is changing dramatically – here’s what the move away from mainstream media means for you as a consumer Setting up shop outside mainstream news organisations and using social media platforms allows for greater creative and financial control. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Swansea University expert part of new international project to tackle hidden online hate speech and AI-driven radicalisation Dr Joe Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Threats at Swansea University, is part of a new international research project funded by Horizon Europe that will investigate how hidden hate speech spreads through social media and AI technologies, while developing innovative tools and strategies to counter it. Swansea University News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Swansea University launches free UK-wide language workshops for A-level students Swansea University’s Department of Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting has launched a nationwide programme of free A-level workshops and masterclasses designed to enhance language learning and support KS5 curriculum delivery in schools and colleges across the UK. Swansea University News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Bridging the purpose–method gap: development of a mapping approach for selection of scope 2 accounting methods Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial researchers part of international team advancing digital heart health monitoring - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial team wins prize for cheaper, greener battery manufacturing technology - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial researchers recognised for advances in chemistry and materials science - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Volume 28 Issue 23 | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice unites global quantum materials synthesis leaders in Paris for cutting-edge workshop - Rice University Rice University News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice Board of Trustees welcomes 5 new members - Rice University Rice University News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Mountain lions have major ecological impact in small preserve - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Culture, power and practice: Critical discourse analysis of workplace-based assessments in hierarchical postgraduate medical education - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Low-carbon transition pathways in thai sugarcane agriculture: a scenario-based evaluation of cost-effective mitigation options Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science EPFL launches the world's first fully open medical LLMs 17.06.26 - MeditronFO is the first fully open framework for building medical large language models, to make AI in healthcare more transparent and accountable. Medical large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used in clinical settings. For example, AI is helping doctors in emergency rooms to flag diagnoses or support decisions. The problem is that most of these systems are proprietary… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Remote sensing and the new global river science Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Arctic subglacial carbon reactivity Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Past, present and future Greenland Ice Sheet surface melt, 1500–2200 CE Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Construction, renovation, and demolition wood waste as feedstock for wood fibre insulation production: a review and case study This review examines how construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) waste wood can be used as a feedstock to make wood fibre insulation (WFI). WFI may be a suitable option for diverting CRD wood waste from landfills as it requires coarser fibre than other fibre-based wood composites, and it does not need to have a uniform surface finish potentially allowing it to be made from lower-quality … Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science A rapid method for pixel-wise categorization and quantification of typical solid wastes using hyperspectral imaging and lightweight convolutional neural network Accurate and timely determination of solid waste composition, categories, and dimensions is vital for effective waste management. However, significant challenges in identifying and sorting diverse, contaminated, and stacked solid waste persist. This study integrates hyperspectral imaging (HSI) with the improved lightweight convolutional neural network (CNN), FreeNet, to enhance waste identifica… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 17 Jun 2026