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Research & science A Stanford grad’s mission to build opportunity in Malaysia - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Georgia Savvidou, Energy Technology - Chalmers tekniska högskola Chalmers University of Technology News · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice’s Tringides wins prestigious Pew Biomedical Scholar award - Rice University Rice University News · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Clinical and immunological effects of adding cyclophosphamide to pomalidomide–dexamethasone in relapsed‐refractory multiple myeloma: The randomized MUKseven trial - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Solar remediation of hydrazine wastewater using efficient narrow-bandgap organic photovoltaic catalysts Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science A comparative analysis of advanced modeling techniques for global methane emission forecasting using SARIMA, LSTM, and GRU models Greenhouse gases are among the issues that need to be controlled in the fight against climate change due to their heat-trapping capacity and the resulting temperature variations. To determine the variability levels of greenhouse gases, forecasting methods such as time series analysis are currently needed. When using these forecasting methods, their compatibility and accuracy with existing data … Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Modified pervious concrete drainage cover slab: engineering performance and lifecycle carbon assessment Rapid urbanization and monsoon-intense rainfall in Bangladesh exacerbate urban waterlogging, while conventional reinforced concrete drainage covers hinder infiltration and increase surface runoff. This study proposes and validates a modified pervious concrete drainage cover slab as a permeable alternative, aimed at improving stormwater infiltration. The modified pervious concrete (MPC) incorpor… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Modeling the drivers of climate impact in food systems: an interpretive structural modeling approach based on life cycle assessment The agri-food systems have been found to be major contributors to the greenhouse gases emission in the world because of the overlapping interactions in the production, processing, and supply chain processes. Despite being an extremely effective instrument of attracting environmental hotspots, the life cycle assessment (LCA) is often incapable of capturing interdependencies between other importa… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Comparative analysis of a transcritical cycle using natural refrigerants for dairy operations: an energy, exergy, economic, and environmental (4E) assessment The present investigation aims to identify the most suitable natural refrigerant—carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), nitrous oxide (N 2 O), or ethane (C 2 H 6 )—for use in dual systems typically required in dairy processing plants. A comprehensive thermodynamic analysis was conducted to evaluate component-wise irreversibility and to calculate the optimal gas cooler pressure for four key performance criteri… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Reverse vending machine for single-use beverage packaging: environmental and economic life-cycle assessment Reverse vending machines (RVMs) are increasingly deployed within deposit-refund systems to support circular-economy strategies for single-use beverage packaging. However, their environmental and economic performance remains poorly quantified, particularly in contexts lacking formal barcoding or extended producer responsibility frameworks. This study presents an empirical life-cycle assessment (… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Mind the gap: evaluating implementation of urban climate plans in three Indian cities In line with global trends, there has been a significant increase in urban climate action plans in India. There is growing literature on the implementation gap of global and national-level climate action; however, much less on the implementation of city-level plans. We review the implementation of climate action plans through detailed case studies of three large Indian cities—Ahmedabad, Chennai… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Advancing key transdisciplinary principles: enabling co-production in integrated assessment modelling for sustainable development Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) are central to informing climate policy and sustainable development, yet face longstanding criticisms related to transparency, legitimacy, and exclusion of societal actors. This paper argues that a transdisciplinary (TD) approach, offers a promising pathway to address these critiques. However, it can be overwhelming for researchers who know little about TD to… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science End-of-life and beyond building life: carbon benefits of a novel Mass timber wood floor system, evaluating end-of-life strategies, recovery rates, and circular design implications Purpose Mass timber construction is gaining attention as a low-carbon alternative to conventional building systems, but the end-of-life (EOL) stage remains one of the least consistently modeled phases in building life cycle assessments (LCAs). This study evaluates how recovery pathways and connection strategies influence the climate performance of prefabricated hollow timber floor systems. Meth… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainable Polymer Matrix Selection for Coir Fiber Composites in Electric Vehicle Strut Bar Applications Using a Hybrid AHP–MOORA Approach The growing demand for lightweight and sustainable materials in electric vehicle (EV) structural components has prompted the investigation of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites as potential alternatives to traditional metallic materials. This study proposes a systematic framework for selecting a potential polymer matrix for coir fiber reinforced composites designed for use in EV strut … Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 16 Jun 2026 Research & science New hybrid materials separate rare earths without harsh chemicals Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential for everyday technologies such as smartphones, LED lights, wind turbines and many medical applications. At the same time, supply chains are under pressure because of the geographic concentration of production, and electronic waste is growing worldwide. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science What to Know About Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome The science behind what causes the tick-borne red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. NC State University News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science AI robots can go rogue – a researcher explains how easily it happens In tests, AI robot systems easily rejected directly malicious commands. But their safety filters collapsed when creative writing was used to instruct them. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Get Oriented With the NC State Bucket List Orientation is a great time to start checking off items on the NC State Bucket List, your go-to guide to essential student experiences. NC State University News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Desequilíbrio energético da Terra dobrou nas últimas décadas e alimenta extremos climáticos Um importante indicador climático acaba de atingir um recorde que deverá moldar o clima nas décadas futuras. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Lecture Notes in Computer Science | Information for authors and editors - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science NASA spots giant ocean swell that could signal El Niño’s return NASA satellites have detected a vast pulse of warm water reaching the coast of South America, signaling that El Niño is likely developing. The warm water is being carried eastward by massive ocean waves known as Kelvin waves, which also cause sea levels to rise. El Niño can reshape weather patterns worldwide, bringing floods, droughts, and temperature extremes. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science This strange material can become strong or fall apart in seconds Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy structure or rapidly unraveled using vibrations. The unusual behavior could open the door to recyclable buildings, reconfigurable structures, and even futuristic robotic technologies. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Want to improve your reading skills? Are you starting to read through the mountains of journals, books or articles for your project or on your course reading list? Let’s start with a few myths about the reading process: You need to read everything on your course reading list, or everything you find in a literature review You need to read the ... Cranfield University blogs · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Could women’s anger turn Makerfield voters against Reform UK? Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon has been challenged over historic social media posts. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science When brain stimulation learns to walk with you 15.06.26 - EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) researchers have developed the first AI-assisted, real-time deep-brain stimulation therapy for walking impairments in Parkinson’s disease. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for more than three decades to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Today, over 200,000 patients worldwide have been implanted with these systems, whic… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Twenty-eight students celebrated for championing sustainability at Imperial - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial brings frontier innovation to London Tech Week 2026 - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Potentially historic El Niño to come, analysis shows humanitarian toll - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice watch parties bring global World Cup excitement to campus and beyond - Rice University Rice University News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice’s Baker Institute launches Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center with U.S. Department of Energy - Rice University Rice University News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Dedicated Stanford champion and leader Peter Bing dies at 91 - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science New center targets drug-resistant infections with viral therapies - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Beneath our feet lies a fungal superhighway stretching 68 quadrillion miles Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an astonishing 110 quadrillion kilometers, move about 4 billion tons of carbon dioxide into soils each year, and play a major role in supporting plants and regulating the climate. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Telia, KTH and Brookfield agree strategic partnership for sovereign AI in Sweden Telia, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Brookfield have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the joint development of sovereign AI services and applications in Sweden. The partnership is based on Telia’s and Brookfield’s previously announced AI collaboration and leverages KTH’s position at the center of Sweden’s renowned innovation ecosystem. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science WWTP-CF calculator: a simplified carbon footprint tool for sustainable urban and industrial wastewater treatment plants This study introduces the MS Excel-based WWTP-CF calculator, a user-friendly tool for calculating carbon footprints (CFs) of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), identifying major greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources, and developing effective mitigation strategies. The tool was applied to small- to medium-sized urban WWTPs (uWWTPs) and central industrial WWTPs (iWWTPs). The results showed that… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Advanced co-gasification of low-density polyethylene and empty fruit bunch using air-thermal arc plasma: parametric optimization and syngas characterization The present study examines the advanced co-gasification of empty fruit bunch (EFB), a by-product of the palm oil industry, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a widely used plastic, using air-assisted thermal arc plasma to produce an improved quality of syngas. The experiment investigates the effect of varying the equivalence ratio (ER) (0.13–0.21) and blending ratio (BR) (from 100:0 to 70:30)… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 15 Jun 2026 Research & science Comparative analysis of life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of asphalt from stationary and portable plants: an assessment for Colorado, USA Different jurisdictions across the United States continue to implement Buy Clean policies that mandate infrastructure agencies to benchmark greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction materials. Therefore, understanding how to categorize those materials reliably has become a relevant point of departure to ensure a fair analysis and comparison of their life cycle assessment results. Co… Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 14 Jun 2026 Research & science How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life in ancient Rome We see glass objects every day and often don't think much about them. Mass-produced glass has become so cheap we barely think about the things it allows us to do. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 14 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists crack a decades-old CO2 problem and triple fuel production A new catalyst design could significantly improve the conversion of CO2 into methanol, an important fuel and chemical feedstock. Researchers separated key reaction steps across different catalyst sites, avoiding a long-standing trade-off between speed and efficiency. The result was about three times more methanol production than standard commercial catalysts. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 14 Jun 2026 Research & science A dying star could create a new universe instead of a black hole What if some black holes aren’t black holes at all? A new theoretical study suggests that when a massive star collapses, it might not form a singularity hidden behind an event horizon. Instead, the collapse could trigger the birth of a tiny new universe inside the dying star. Driven by dark energy, this miniature cosmos would expand and push back against gravity, preventing complete collapse an… ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 14 Jun 2026