Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, ...

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

The waste sector operates in some of the toughest conditions imaginable, but with informed design, modern material ...

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have revealed that they have found a key to unlocking an 80-year-old chemical ...

You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national ...

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Of the nearly 400 million tons of plastic waste produced annually, about half ends up discarded, polluting landscapes and waterways worldwide. Developing sustainable ways to recover, break down and ...

Researchers developed a megalibrary platform to rapidly discover and test new multi-metal catalysts made from abundant, low-cost materials. For decades, researchers around the world have searched for ...

Gone are the days of just blueprints, prototypes and calculations, as engineering now revolves around efficiency, speed and precision in a world where technology is rapidly changing. The world of ...

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‘President Trump and past administrations have consistently warned that rogue states like Syria conceal their capabilities, and the evidence points to additional undisclosed stockpiles,’ one expert ...