Research & science

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 Research & science Assessing biodiversity impacts of buildings: an evaluation of building elements and limitations in current assessment methods Purpose This study evaluated the life cycle biodiversity impact of building exterior walls. While climate change is well-studied and addressed in the construction sector, its impact on nature and biodiversity remains underexplored. The aim of this article is to assess the consistency of different life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) methods and evaluate the biodiversity impact of various exterio… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Comparative life cycle assessment and implementation of disposable, biodegradable, and reusable absorbent mats in healthcare Purpose Absorbent mats are widely used in healthcare, with around 23 million consumed annually in the Netherlands. These single-use products are typically discarded after use, making them non-circular. As healthcare transitions towards more sustainable practices, understanding the environmental impact of these mats and evaluating reusable alternatives is essential. This study aimed to comp… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Molecular Transformer-aided Biocatalysed Synthesis Planning - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Forbes Names NC State among the Best Online Master’s Programs for Military Service Members, Citing the University as the ‘Best Deal for North Carolina Residents’ NC State has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best online master’s programs for military service members, earning the distinction of “Best Deal for North Carolina Residents.” In its 2026 ranking, Forbes highlighted NC State’s value for in-state students, noting its annual in-state graduate tuition and fees of $12,101. The ranking also cited… NC State University News · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science With social media ban, Starmer attempts an emotional rebrand This was an announcement of Starmer’s intention to fight for his position. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science KTH and Volvo Cars become strategic partners KTH and Volvo Cars have launched a strategic partnership to strengthen their collaboration in research, education, and innovation. The partnership will focus on developing sustainable mobility solutions for the future, supporting the green transition, and addressing the significant recruitment needs in technical fields. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science How bond markets have become one of the most powerful forces in modern politics What exactly are they? And why do politicians care so much about them? Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Microwave-based method to upcycle old lithium-ion cathodes Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones and electric vehicles to grid-scale energy storage and earbuds, but their cathodes—the part of batteries denoted by a plus sign—are expensive to make and rely on minerals sourced from a limited number of countries, including lithium and cobalt. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, is responsible for mining about 70% of the world's… TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Gulf Coast coal holds billions in critical minerals, but the economics are tricky Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have found that there is a significant amount of rare earth elements trapped in the coal and coal ash supply of the Gulf Coast—with a total value of more than $187 billion. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics The rapidly growing popularity of prediction markets is sparking worries about the markets’ effects on US politics, where campaign staff has bet on its candidate’s electoral performance. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Powering next generation technology for offshore wind innovation Supporting innovators with offshore wind innovation initiatives spanning technology development, business acceleration and industrial-scale innovation capability. Innovate UK UKRI News · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science David Hockney’s success is a testament to a Britain that supported working-class artists – the same cannot be said today There was space and money for him to explore and try things out, luxuries that today’s students don’t have. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented accuracy. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Retraction: Lifecycle assessment of carbon emissions from low earth orbit satellite and terrestrial internet networks Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science The overlooked Virginia Woolf novel about to hit cinemas – Night and Day Critically slated for not being modernist enough, Night and Day is a reappraisal. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science A simple color cue helps people learn to use prosthetic devices 16.06.26 - Researchers at EPFL show that fewer than 20 training trials with real-time success/failure feedback can significantly improve how people control prostheses, rehabilitation devices, and other motor interfaces. Controlling a robotic arm, a prosthetic hand, or a rehabilitation device is harder than it looks. Picking up an egg, for example, requires just the right amount of force: too li… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Screen time reduction app takes top prize for Imperial's women-led startups competition - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 16 Jun 2026