Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Free online deaf awareness course launched for health and care workers A new free online training programme designed to help health and care workers better support deaf and hard of hearing patients has been launched. Swansea University News · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests A major review of 69 trials finds calcium and vitamin D supplements do little to prevent fractures or falls. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science University’s pioneering female innovators celebrate as they share £30,000 prize Swansea University has announced the winners of a ground-breaking programme to nurture and support a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Swansea University News · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Helping their friends to read can boost children’s attainment Children receive support from their partner throughout the session, with their teacher monitoring the interactions in the class. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Citizenship education: primary school children are already able to think politically Children are already thinking about power and whose voices get heard. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science How high can a volcano throw lava up in the air? Volcanologist Martin Mangler explains how volcanic eruptions work to push lava into the air. Listen on the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science UKRI launches two AI research labs to stay ahead in global race Two new labs will back British researchers to develop next generation artificial intelligence (AI) systems, helping secure the UK’s position as a global leader. EPSRC UKRI News · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Volume 19 Issue 12 | Energy & Environmental Science - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Nephrology - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Navigators of belonging - Ansari - Medical Education - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Pain only she knows - Stanford - Anaesthesia - Wiley Publishing Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Ebuka Okorie selected 17th overall in NBA draft - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Squeezed bacteria are harder to kill 23.06.26 - EPFL researchers have shown that physical pressure helps the pathogenic bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa survive antibiotic treatment. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause acute and chronic infections. Responsible for many hospital-acquired infections, it is also a major concern for people with cystic fibrosis, whose lungs are clogged with thick mucus th… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space NASA’s upgraded Cold Atom Lab is turning the International Space Station into a frontier for quantum research, creating ultra-cold matter that behaves in astonishing ways. The experiments could unlock new discoveries about the universe while paving the way for powerful future technologies in space and on Earth. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Mengapa sejumlah negara bisa beri listrik gratis bahkan sampai ‘membayar’ warganya untuk pakai setrum Konsumen di beberapa negara sudah mulai menikmati listrik gratis ketika sumber energi terbarukan menghasilkan kelebihan daya. Sementara Indonesia masih bergulat dengan isu mati listrik atau listrik padam. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science El Agente Seguro: An Agent for Chemical Safety - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Estonian-Swedish grammar challenges established theories A new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg shows that a unique grammatical construction found in Estonia-Swedish dialects contradicts established assumptions about what is possible in Germanic languages. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 23 Jun 2026 Research & science Publisher Correction: Five archetypes of small-scale fisheries reveal a continuum of production strategies to guide governance and policymaking Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 23 Jun 2026 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