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Research & science Efficiently Cooling Satellite Components in Space The vacuum of space makes cooling extremely challenging. The Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut, HHI is developing technologies for thermal management in aerospace applications. The research team is using femtosecond and nanosecond lasers to treat the outer surfaces of satellite components and rocket nozzles to improve their heat dissipation. The researchers wi… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Improving the Availability of mRNA-Based Drugs Innovative mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines offer hope in the fight against cancer, genetic disorders and infections. However, their development and production are complex, slow and difficult to scale. Seven Fraunhofer institutes are working to change this situation. In the RNAuto project, they have now developed an automated, digitally controlled production system that is fast, flexible an… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Ebola, hantavirus… how eroding global health cooperation could threaten worse crises ahead Global health funding cracks do not bode well for pandemic governance as recent disease outbreaks are reminding us. What does this mean for developing countries and how do they cope with health emergencies? University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Land by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting tale set in post-famine Ireland about history, map-making and memory How can you map a changing landscape and retain its history and spirituality? University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Com atuação da família Bolsonaro nos EUA, Brasil torna-se definitivamente alvo de intervenções eleitorais externas Quanto mais Flavio busca apoio nos EUA, mais reforça a narrativa de soberania do governo Lula. Mas se o governo não apresentar resultados concretos na segurança pública, a extrema direita transnacional terá um terreno fértil para influenciar a disputa presidencial University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science First projects funded by Local Innovation Partnership Fund £30 million has been earmarked for Liverpool City Region (LCR) to boost high-potential innovation clusters. UKRI UKRI News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Bad for health and the environment: Lung experts highlight environmental impact of tobacco product waste Ahead of World No Tobacco Day May 31, the American Thoracic Society and our Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) partners reiterate the need for countries to urgently implement decisions made at the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Your kitchen sponge is releasing microplastics every time you wash dishes Kitchen sponges release microplastics as they wear down during everyday use, with some sponge types shedding far more than others. Researchers estimated that millions of households could collectively release hundreds of tons of microplastics annually. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution? Yes, voters were angry at UK Labour – but the Scottish party failed to get the best out of Holyrood’s voting system. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Women’s prize for non-fiction: powerful biographies, moving histories and creative approaches to health – six experts review the shortlist and winner New perspectives on history, complicated family relationships and a creative approach to health. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Analysis of waste disposal and recycling processes in Türkiye with machine learning and artificial neural networks Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. This study aims to analyze waste disposal and recovery data for 2022 and 2024 in Türkiye to reveal changes in national waste management and to make future predictions using multivariate machine learning and artificial neural network (ANN) models. Trends ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science KTH at Almedalsveckan 2026 KTH is organising and participating in several events during Almedalsveckan (Almedalen Week), which takes place in Visby June 22–26. President Anders Söderholm, researchers, and other KTH representatives will be on site to contribute to the public debate. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science In an age of ‘heteropessimism’, straight romcoms can make us cringe – but the story’s different when it comes to queer love It’s hard to root for a story where boy meets girl and they live happily ever after in a time when that is happening less in real life. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Public dialogue explores solar radiation modification research A public dialogue on solar radiation modification (SRM) has revealed broad support for further research, alongside clear concerns about its deployment. NERC UKRI News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Why Sweden’s wolverine conservation success story is unraveling A world-famous conservation program that helped save Sweden’s endangered wolverines is now struggling as funding stagnates and local trust erodes. Researchers say the decline offers a cautionary lesson: protecting wildlife requires long-term commitment, not just early success. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Modular Platform for Directing-Group-Free Radical Dicarbofunctionalization of Unactivated Alkenes via Dual Nickel/Energy-Transfer Catalysis - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Volume 13 Issue 6 | Environmental Science: Nano - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science British Journal of Haematology - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Efficient Bridge Monitoring In its 2022 condition assessment, the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) classified 8,000 highway bridges as requiring rehabilitation. In other words, it is time to start continuously monitoring Germany’s bridges. With the COMOBASE modular acoustic emission monitoring system, the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS presents an innovative solution… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Accelerating the Production of Higher-Performance Batteries The battery factory of the future is increasingly digitalized. Simulations play a central role in developing new cells while intelligent sensor systems monitor production in real time. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM are developing methods that enable production processes to be mapped virtually and key parameters to be measured during production. The expe… Fraunhofer Research News · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report, June 2026 dc.title: Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report, June 2026 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2026 examines worldwide gas flaring trends and highlights a concerning rise in flaring activities. Global gas flaring increased to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025, the highest level since 2019 and the third consecutive annual increase, de… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 1 Jun 2026 Research & science Study reveals that without a reliable mate birds do what comes naturally An interest sparked more than a decade ago by the favourite pastime of a student’s pet cockatiel has led to a groundbreaking study of masturbation in birds which will improve understanding of crucial and under-examined aspects of bird behaviour and welfare. Swansea University News · 31 May 2026 Research & science What 'biodegradable' packaging really means—and three key questions to ask about it "Biodegradable" has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and food containers, implying a promise: this product is better for the environment because nature will eventually take care of it. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 31 May 2026 Research & science Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temps have risen Owl monkeys have gotten heavier as temperatures rise—a result that defies long-standing expectations about how animals adapt to warm climates Futurity — Earth & Environment · 31 May 2026 Research & science Drought in the southwest is shrinking wildlife habitat "The take-home message is that the effects of drought are huge and widespread." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 31 May 2026 Research & science Agro-industrial residues as biofilter media for biogas desulfurization: An alternative to activated carbon Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Biogas desulfurization is essential to prevent equipment corrosion and ensure its suitability for energy applications. Although several technically established desulfurization technologies are commercially available, their implementation may still be ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 31 May 2026 Research & science D1.2 Food Loss and Waste Economic Model Development & SILL-based Validation - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 31 May 2026 Research & science Assessment of Lao PDR’s Emission Reduction Program and Options for Future Emission Reductions Results-based Programs dc.title: Assessment of Lao PDR’s Emission Reduction Program and Options for Future Emission Reductions Results-based Programs dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: This report assesses opportunities to scale up Lao PDR’s Emission Reductions Program and expand participation in carbon markets, in response to government interest. Conducted in 2025, it evaluates the performanc… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 31 May 2026 Research & science The presence of people affects how animals behave "Our findings provide an important nuance in our understanding of wildlife in a rapidly changing world." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 30 May 2026 Research & science New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically moving salt deposits away from the working surface, preventing clogging. The process was successfully tested with water from three oceans and can recover nearly all s… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 30 May 2026 Research & science Peter Murrell embezzled SNP donations – why do so many voters stay loyal to the party? Voters in Scotland still tend to back a party along constitutional lines. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 29 May 2026 Research & science KTH aims to find the students of the future at Järvaveckan KTH Royal Institute of Technology has set up its own tent at Sweden’s annual Järvaveckan gathering (Järva Week) to meet the students of the future. This year, there is a particular focus on encouraging more young people – not least from the Järva neighborhood in Stockholm – to study science and technology. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 29 May 2026 Research & science A dangerous dam-building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers Bangladesh’s planned Padma Barrage may repeat mistakes made by India when it dammed the Ganges. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 29 May 2026 Research & science Screen Time and the Developing Brain: A Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Findings in Children Aged 0–12 Years - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 29 May 2026 Research & science Innovation is born at the boundaries Anyone who has worked creatively with others knows that one plus one can actually become three. At NAVET, interdisciplinary and cross-boundary collaboration results in technological solutions used in areas such as opera, film, circus arts, and sound. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 29 May 2026 Research & science EPFL launches cloud access to real quantum computers 29.05.26 - Through a collaboration between the EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) and SCITAS , EPFL has become the first Swiss academic institution to establish a virtual platform offering advanced quantum computing capabilities to its researchers. Among the many areas of specialization within the domain of quantum science and technology, EPFL researchers play a leading role … EPFL News (Mediacom) · 29 May 2026 Research & science Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point 1 million years ago A new study suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet hit a climate tipping point about one million years ago, making it far more reactive to temperature and CO2 changes. Researchers warn this surprising sensitivity could offer clues about how the continent may respond to today’s warming world. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 29 May 2026 Research & science Wind power turbines are not bad for your health "While concerns about wind turbines often receive attention, the evidence shows no meaningful health impacts at typical exposure levels." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 28 May 2026 Research & science Translating system-level change to individuals: Experimental evidence on avenues to communicate about degrowth and green growth by Dallas O’Dell, Frédéric Basso, Ganga Shreedhar Degrowth is gaining scholarly attention as a means of transforming affluent societies, by downscaling production and consumption whilst guaranteeing a good life for all within planetary boundaries, through collectively defined self-limitation. However, little empirical research has investigated communication and framing techniques to translate d… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 28 May 2026 Research & science Swansea University ranked top in UK for subject excellence in alternative Unifresher Rankings Swansea University has been recognised by Unifresher as the UK’s top-performing university for subject excellence – achieving more first-placed subject rankings than any other institution in the UK. Swansea University News · 28 May 2026