Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Building robust materials from start may ease critical mineral risks, perspective argues Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) outline in a perspective paper how high-performance materials for batteries, hydrogen technologies, wind turbines, energy conversion, chemical processes and modern electronics can be designed to be more sustainable, safer and more resource-efficient in the future. This is intended to address growing dependencies on cr… Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 12 Jun 2026 Research & science Silicomanganese slag wool waste as a reinforcement in clinker-free mortar and concrete: mechanical performance, microstructural analysis, and environmental-economic benefits Silicomanganese slag wool waste (SWW) represents a particularly intractable industrial waste characterized by its loose fibrous structure and high concentration of heavy metals, which poses severe challenges for safe disposal and resource utilization. To valorize this difficult-to-treat by-product while mitigating the carbon footprint of construction materials, this study engineered a novel cli… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 12 Jun 2026 Research & science Burkina Faso Country Environmental Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities for a Cleaner and Healthier Environment in Burkina Faso dc.title: Burkina Faso Country Environmental Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities for a Cleaner and Healthier Environment in Burkina Faso; Burkina Faso Analyse Environnementale Pays: Défis et Opportunités pour un Environnement Plus Propre et Sain au Burkina Faso dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The National Environment, Water, and Sanitation Sector Policy of Burkina … World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'circular economy' search · 12 Jun 2026 Research & science Toward more equitable, impactful, and robust siting of electric vehicle charging infrastructure—analysis of site suitability modeling As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to increase, the strategic siting of EV charging infrastructure (EVCI) is critical to ensuring equitable access to clean transportation. Existing EVCI installations are often concentrated in affluent areas, with substantial disparities in public charging access across regions with different demographic characteristics. Traditional EVCI siting approach… Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Los disturbios de Belfast confirman cómo ayudan las redes sociales a que los mensajes antiinmigración calen Los llamamientos a la calma cuando aumentan las tensiones suelen llegar demasiado tarde y resultan insuficientes. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants Violence continued in Belfast after a man from Sudan was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Creative employers are struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skills – here’s how we can fix that A new skills report reveals how we can future-proof the UK’s creative industries. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science The Gulf Stream suddenly moved north during an ancient cold snap – and it’s a warning for our future New evidence shows a major climate shift ‘within a lifetime’ 13,000 years ago. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Drivers and barriers for circular development in Swedish furniture industry - Chalmers ODR Chalmers University of Technology News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuel Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyzer that automatically adapts to changing sunlight by altering its electrical properties as it heats up. This keeps solar fuel production more stable while reducing cost and complexity. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Why Britain’s regeneration policies keep missing the point – expert panel A one-size-fits-all approach won’t work to revive Britain’s left-behind areas. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science The 1,100-year-old mystery of Montana’s lost bison hunting site finally solved For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even though bison were still abundant. Researchers uncovered evidence that recurring, decades-long droughts likely made the site less practical by reducing access to the water needed to process large numbers of animals. At the same time, hunting groups were shifting toward larger… ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists discover a strange property in rice and turn it into a smart material Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new material that reacts differently to gentle movements and sudden impacts. The material can adapt its stiffness automatically, opening the door to safer soft robots and protective equipment that responds in… ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science University spin-outs share their expertise at prestigious UK investment summit Three Swansea University spin-out companies were selected to showcase their pioneering work at this year’s UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit in London. Swansea University News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science The fraudsters’ playbook: our study of Enron traders shows how easily the language of trust can be abused A linguistic expert explains the techniques Enron traders used to build and retain trust in their criminal strategies. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science NC State Expert Offers Insight on Stopping the New World Screwworm Maxwell Scott, an expert on the New World screwworm, explains what’s being done to control its spread in the U.S. NC State University News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Transferring Technology to Industry: the Key to Germany's Future Under the theme “Fraunhofer—Transfer for Our Future,” leaders from research, industry and government gathered on the evening of June 10, 2026, at Congress Center Leipzig as part of the Fraunhofer annual assembly. The event focused on how scientific excellence can be translated more quickly and effectively into economic value, technological sovereignty and societal progress. Fraunhofer Research News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Groundbreaking new book shows how disabled people’s histories can inform our future society A Swansea University academic’s new book aims to highlight disabled people and their long-overlooked role in society. Swansea University News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science AI could uncover new physics faster but there’s a surprising catch Scientists found that transfer learning can make the search for new physics in the universe much faster, slashing the need for expensive simulations. Yet the approach can backfire when AI relies too heavily on familiar patterns, potentially missing evidence of something truly new. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans Japan has resumed operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for spent nuclear fuel and has no viable plans for permanent disposal of the radioactive waste. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists turn tofu and cheese waste into tiny CO2-catching beads Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike conventional systems that require large amounts of energy, the new method releases captured CO2 using a simple room-temperature process. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Hydrometallurgical & Electrochemical Recycling of Mixed Li-ion Battery Waste - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science #SoCaltech: Luke Lamitina - Caltech Magazine Caltech News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Harnessing solar-induced fluorescence for on-farm agricultural research and management: Recent advances and outstanding needs - CaltechAUTHORS Caltech News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science New center to strengthen Sweden in the quantum race Six Swedish universities are joining forces to establish the Swedish Center for Quantum Technology, a national hub for research, innovation, education, and capacity building in quantum technology. The initiative aims to strengthen Sweden’s international competitiveness and serve as a driving force for the development and application of quantum technologies. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science From waste to energy storage: life cycle assessment of biomass-derived lithium–sulphur coin cells In the transition to sustainable energy, developing storage technologies that utilise renewable resources will promote decarbonisation of the energy sector and bolster energy independence. This study presents a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) of a laboratory scale CR2032 lithium–sulphur (Li–S) cell using sulphur as an electroactive material within a carbon matrix derived from brewing… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 11 Jun 2026 Research & science Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters A key climate warning sign just hit a record high. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Rising from the ashes, a hidden supply of critical elements emerges Anuja Tripathi grew up in Kanpur, India, where coal fly ash from a nearby power plant coated rooftops, windowsills and laundry hung outside to dry. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Low-water lithium extraction method achieves 95% recovery efficiency from brine salts Engineers have developed a new technology that enables the direct extraction of lithium from solid salt mixtures derived from brines, offering a low-water, low-energy alternative to conventional lithium extraction methods. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science More sustainable agriculture: Recycled fertilizers could be part of the solution Researchers have uncovered new insights into how phosphorus from recycled materials moves through soil—offering guidance to support more sustainable fertilizer use. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant growth, yet many soils lack enough of it to support strong crop yields. Farmers often rely on fertilizers made from mined phosphorus, a limited, nonrenewable resource. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia We're used to a lot of different natural things falling out of the sky. These can include snow, rain and sometimes even frogs (yes, really). All of these relate to weather phenomena. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Belfast unrest shows the power of social media as far‑right views on immigration enter the mainstream Calls for calm as tensions rise are often a case of too little, too late. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists propose a radical new theory for how life began on Earth Researchers propose that tiny mineral nanoparticles may have been the hidden engines that transformed Earth’s early chemistry into the first building blocks of life. By acting as natural catalysts and energy processors, these “nanozymes” could help explain how lifeless matter gradually became living systems. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science The Milky Way was rewired by a cataclysmic collision billions of years ago. Now it is on course for another As a galactic archaeologist, my job is to reconstruct the past of our galaxy – and read the signs of its future. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science MIT’s new spacecraft engine could send tiny satellites to Mars MIT researchers have shown that one fuel can power both chemical and electric spacecraft thrusters, potentially transforming what small satellites can do. The approach combines quick bursts of speed with highly efficient long-range propulsion in a single compact system. A NASA-supported CubeSat mission will soon test the technology in orbit. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science What our neighborhood reveals about our sleep 10.06.26 - In collaboration with municipalities across Western Switzerland, hospitals, and institutional partners, EPFL is launching URBASAN, a project that will map how urban environments influence the way people sleep. Data shows that nearly half of Switzerland’s population reports sleep-related problems. The prevalence of these disorders has increased in recent years, and sleep quality has n… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Les migrations peuvent faire gagner des matchs en Coupe du monde La Coupe du monde 2026 comptera un nombre record de joueurs nés à l’étranger. Loin d’être une anomalie, cette réalité reflète l’histoire des migrations mondiales et pourrait même constituer un avantage compétitif pour certaines sélections. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science UKRI backs Midlands Mindforge to deploy first spin-out investments Midlands Mindforge, the investment company dedicated to supporting university spin-outs in the Midlands, has completed its first round of investments. UKRI UKRI News · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information: European Financial Management 03/2026 - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Optimization methods for electric vehicle charging station placement and vehicle assignment Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 10 Jun 2026