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Tag: sustainability

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Needles turn rain into electricity

Posted on October 12, 2026September 1, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

Researchers improved rain-powered generators by using needle-shaped electrodes that quickly shed water and boost electrical output.

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    Harnessing sunlight to fight bacteria

    Posted on September 14, 2026September 1, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

    Scientists developed biodegradable food packaging that combines heat- and light-driven chemistry to preserve food safely and sustainably.

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      Is modern farming sustainable?

      Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Scientists studied sediments from the Mississippi River catchment to determine whether modern agriculture caused more landscape erosion than…

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        Brewing sustainable power from used coffee grounds

        Posted on June 22, 2026September 1, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

        Researchers developed a fully biodegradable energy-harvesting device that uses spent coffee grounds to transform motion into electricity.

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          Scientists probe plant-based soil cleanup

          Posted on March 26, 2026September 1, 2026 by Madeline Taylor

          Researchers tested plant-based soil remediation methods and found that adding beneficial microbes to copper-contaminated soil improved…

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            New packaging can warn you when meat has spoiled

            Posted on February 19, 2026September 1, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

            Scientists designed color-changing carbon dot biosensors that can detect spoiled meat in sealed packages in real-time.

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              Unzipping bamboo to make better plastics

              Posted on February 2, 2026January 14, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

              Scientists developed a recyclable plastic from bamboo that is stronger and more biodegradable than conventional petroleum-based products.

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                Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials

                Posted on January 12, 2026January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

                Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…

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                  Metal-tolerant plants could change the future of mining

                  Posted on December 8, 2025September 1, 2026 by Madeline Taylor

                  Researchers demonstrated that some plant species store high amounts of nickel in their biomass, making them good candidates for metal…

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                    A Detailed Close-Up of a Colorful Mosaic Wall Made From Recycled Materials - A close-up shot of a colorful mosaic wall created from recycled materials. The wall is composed of various pieces of metal, fabric, and other materials, all stitched together to form a complex and intricate pattern. The colors are bright and vibrant, creating a visually stunning and textured surface.
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                    Reinventing fabric coatings from textile waste

                    Posted on November 13, 2025September 1, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

                    Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…

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