Scientists genetically engineer bacteria to produce raw materials for recyclable plastics, presenting a greener alternative to petrochemicals.
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ESA’s Aeolus: Mission ends with historic assisted reentry, setting safety benchmarks for satellite disposal.
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BiotechnologyMITSciTech NewsSustainabilitySynthetic Biology
Visolis Utilizes Synthetic Biology to Convert Biomass into Eco-Friendly Everyday Items
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaVisolis, under Deepak Dugar, employs synthetic biology to convert biomass waste into carbon-negative materials for everyday products.
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CatalystsPhysicsSciTech NewsSustainability
Sunlight-Powered Catalysts: A Breakthrough for Sustainable Chemical Synthesis
Revolutionary sun-activated catalyst reduces reliance on rare metals, enhances esterification reactions, and boosts sustainability in chemical synthesis.
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AgricultureScienceSciTech NewsSustainabilityUniversity Of Massachusetts Amherst
Ensuring the Longevity of U.S. Breadbasket Fertility: Preserving Our Soil for Future Generations
Discover how adopting no-till farming can preserve topsoil fertility for centuries, benefiting food security and climate change mitigation.
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BoeingNASAPlaneSciTech NewsSpaceSustainabilityTransportation
NASA’s Newest X-Plane: Next Generation Experimental Aircraft X-66A “Will Help Shape the Future of Aviation”
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaNASA and Boeing collaborate to develop the X-66A, an experimental aircraft aiming to achieve net-zero aviation emissions by 2050.
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American Chemical SocietyGreen EnergySciTech NewsSolar EnergySustainability
Rocks: The Unexpected Powerhouse of Sustainable Solar Energy Storage
Discover the potential of rocks, like soapstone and granite, in combination with solar power, as a sustainable solution for energy …
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Chemical BiologyCold Spring Harbor LaboratorySciTech NewsSustainability
Scientists Harness Biology’s Favorite Chemical
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinResearchers have developed PFEx, a technique using phosphorous as a chemical connector, aiding drug discovery and sustainable material creation.
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EndangeredKyoto UniversityPlantsSciTech NewsSustainability
Cultural Legacy in Peril: The Fight To Save Japan’s Purple Gromwell
Caption: A delicate tapestry intertwined with the survival of the indigenous purple gromwell. Image credit: KyotoU Global Comms/Kazufumi Yazaki Preserving…
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Climate ChangeConservationEcologySciTech NewsSustainabilityUniversity Of WashingtonWildlife
How Climate Change Is Accelerating Human-Wildlife Conflicts Across the Globe
Scientists used to look at how climate change affects people and nature as separate things. But a new study reveals…