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Sustainability – News and Features

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News

Iron-Containing Whale Poop May Have Helped Fertilize Past Oceans

Researchers found that whale feces contain iron and non-toxic copper, essential nutrients for ocean ecosystems. The study suggests that whale populations once played a key role in fertilizing the Southern Ocean.
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Scientists Reclaim Carbon Fiber From Unrecyclable Epoxy Resins

For the first time, a team of researchers has developed a method to efficiently reclaim materials from a range of epoxy products for reuse.
Doctor in a white coat presenting a digital illustration of a uterus, symbolizing the vaginal microbiome.
News

10% of Women Have Unclassified Vaginal Microbiomes

Researchers found that over 10% of women’s vaginal microbiomes do not fit existing classifications, highlighting gaps in research. The study calls for more diverse, global participation to improve understanding.
A researcher pipettes pink cell culture medium into a six-well plate, next to a stack of petri dishes filled with medium.
News

Researchers Engineer Living Materials With Unique Properties

Researchers have revealed novel sequence-structure-property relationships for customizing engineered living materials, enabling more precise control over their structure and how they respond to force.
A school of fish swims above a coral reef.
News

The Great Barrier Reef's Marine Reserves Supply Half of Local Trout Catch

A new study of the Great Barrier Reef has shown that the network of no-take marine reserves supply nearly half of the region's trout fishery catches.
The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants.
News

Nanoparticle-Coated Sponge Removes Metals and Nutrients From Water

Northwestern researchers created a reusable sponge that captures pollutants like phosphate, copper, and zinc from water while allowing resource recovery. By adjusting water pH, contaminants can be released and reused.
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News

Coal Emissions Are Cosing India $800 Million a Year in Failed Crops

A Stanford study finds that coal-fired power plants in India reduce wheat and rice yields by 10%, with NO2 emissions harming crops up to 100 km away. Cutting emissions could increase food production by nearly $820 million annually.
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News

From Coffee Crema to Beer Froth: Exploring the Science of Food Foams

While foams are an essential component of many drinks and foods little is understood about these highly complex systems. A team of researchers has connected unique capabilities to investigate foams, bring a greener food future a step closer.
Scientist in white lab coat holding a green earth to represent lab sustainability.
Industry Insight

Chromatography and Sustainability: A Path Forward

Traditional chromatographic techniques raise significant environmental concerns. Addressing these issues is critical to making chromatography not only a powerful analytical tool but a more eco-friendly and responsible choice for future applications.
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News

Clay-Based Device Could Help Enhance Electronic Displays

The use of clay-based materials highlights an eco-friendly approach to enhancing electronic device performance.
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