Size matters for speeding up nuclear waste cleanup
Cleaning up legacy radioactive waste from nuclear weapons production has been a daunting, lengthy, and expensive process.
May 12, 2022
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Drones and machine learning reveal the scale of plastic pollution in river habitats
Plastic pollution is a major global issue but grasping the scale of the problem can be challenging. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the University of Tsukuba developed a novel method for ...
May 12, 2022
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Personalized food from the 3D printer
The consumption of food is a basic need in life and is typically subjective and personal in terms of preference and health. With the increasing world population and, as a result, the increasing demand for food, novel improvements ...
May 12, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists solve problem of industrial waste from sugarcane processing in India
Scientists have discovered how to significantly improve the sustainability of the sugarcane industry by turning a major by-product into a valuable chemical used in food, medicines and cosmetics.
May 11, 2022
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The future of nuclear waste: What's the plan and can it be safe?
The U.K. is planning to significantly expand its nuclear capability, in an effort to decrease its reliance on carbon-based fossil fuels. The government is aiming to construct up to eight new reactors over the next couple ...
May 10, 2022
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Europe's farmers stir up biogas to offset Russian energy
In lush fields southwest of Paris, farmers are joining Europe's fight to free itself from Russian gas.
May 06, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Tiny devices pave way for self-charging smart tech
Self-charging smartwatches and health trackers could be a step closer following the development of tiny mechanical devices powered by movement, a study suggests.
Apr 26, 2022
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Textile waste is a problem: How researchers want to solve it
In the United States, 11 million metric tons of textile waste go into landfills every year. But what if we could make that waste disappear?
Apr 25, 2022
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Boost for better batteries in consumer electronics
An international research team has moved closer to developing a more sustainable, rechargeable "organic" battery model by doubling its energy storage capability.
Apr 22, 2022
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Report: Fire training, equipment lacking at US nuclear dump
The U.S. government's nuclear waste repository in New Mexico has major issues in fire training and firefighting vehicles, with its fleet in disrepair after years of neglect, according to an investigation by the U.S. Energy ...
Apr 22, 2022
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