Recycling news: 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 Research & science Experimental Study of Natural / Synthetic Fibers Efficiency on the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper in short terms, The aim of this research is to evaluate the examined samples by developing new materials with optimal mechanical functioning. In fact, natural fiber composites (NFCs) have become a promising alternative to synthetic fiber composites using of specific plants such as jute, to enhance sustainability and environmental safety. T… Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science EOSS—A New Industrial Production System for Precision Optical Coatings Precision optical coatings are key technologies for modern optical systems. These complex coatings impose stringent requirements for uniformity, process stability and productivity on an industrial scale. Stefan Bruns, Philipp Farr and Michael Vergöhl from the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST in Braunschweig have developed a unique coating technology for precision … Fraunhofer Research News · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Fast, Reliable Detection of Trace Gases by Resonant Photoacoustics The precise measurement of trace gases plays a key role in climate protection, industrial processes and the safety of critical infrastructure. This previously required large, expensive equipment. By further developing a well-known measurement method to be suitable for industrial use, a team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM has now succeeded in implementing hig… Fraunhofer Research News · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Ferroelectric Memory—Fast, Energy-Efficient Data Storage Energy savings, faster calculations and permanent data storage: In collaboration with GlobalFoundries, research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed a novel storage technology that meets precisely these requirements. The team has succeeded in integrating hafnium oxide-based ultra-fast ferroelectric FRAM memory into an existing industrial manufactu… Fraunhofer Research News · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Electrolysis Platform—Efficient Manufacture of Hydrogen and Chemical Products Green hydrogen is seen as a key technology for the decarbonization of industry. As yet, however, shortcomings in the areas of production efficiency, cost and scalability have prevented it from making a breakthrough. Mihails Kusnezoff, Stefan Megel and Sindy Mosch from the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS have developed a high-temperature electrolysis stack that is … Fraunhofer Research News · 10 Jun 2026 Research & science Urban green space metric choice and weighting matter for assessing cooling benefits for human health Extreme heat is a growing source of health-related risk in cities, and urban greening is widely promoted as a strategy to reduce its adverse consequences. However, urban green space can be measured in very different ways, and it remains unclear whether commonly used metrics are interchangeable when estimating health-relevant cooling benefits. Here we test how green space metric choice affects i… Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science When men take parental leave, their careers may benefit — but women’s do not New research using Canadian workplace data finds that men who take six months or more of parental leave are seen as warmer and more leadership-ready by colleagues. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Ofgem SIF: £22.9m to support ambitious, transformational projects UKRI has announced 18 successful projects in cycle five of the OFGEM SIF have secured a total of £22.9 million in funding. Innovate UK UKRI News · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Why impressionists loved to paint gardens Social change made leisure gardens accessible to all – not just kings and aristocrats – at the same time as ‘the great horticultural movement’. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science From the printing press to TikTok – technology that shaped democracy In the coming Swedish election, AI and TikTok may influence the voters. But this is not the first time that new technology has shaped the course of society – for better or for worse – when it comes to democracy and freedom. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists think they solved the mystery of the Amaterasu particle The mysterious Amaterasu particle may not be a proton at all. New research suggests that some of the most extreme cosmic rays could be ultraheavy atomic nuclei, heavier than iron, which are better able to retain their energy while traveling through space. This idea could help explain how these rare particles reach Earth and provide new clues about the powerful cosmic explosions that create them. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Cancer de la prostate : les activateurs de lymphocytes T « masqués », une immunothérapie prometteuse Cancer de la prostate, leucémie, cancer du poumon… un nouveau type d’immunothérapie pourrait améliorer la prise en charge de ces différents types de cancer. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Como a migração se tornou chave para o sucesso na Copa do Mundo Há indícios de que as seleções nacionais com mais jogadores migrantes apresentam melhor desempenho em campo University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science Dia D: como um possível primeiro contato com alienígenas na vida real difere da ficção científica Entre as diretrizes está a de que astrônomos não devem tentar enviar mensagens para eventuais os ETs antes que haja uma consulta internacional University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science World’s first AI-designed vaccine explained A vaccine designed entirely by AI has been tested in people for the first time. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Jun 2026 Research & science An invisible forever chemical rain is falling across the planet A surprising study suggests that chemicals introduced to protect the ozone layer may have unintentionally created a growing global pollution problem. Researchers found that refrigerants and certain anesthetic gases have generated more than 335,000 tonnes of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent "forever chemical," that has been deposited across Earth's surface since 2000. The pollutan… ScienceDaily — Pollution · 9 Jun 2026