Critical U.S. minerals are already mined but discarded. Small-scale recovery could meet demand and cut…
Browsing: Sustainability
Sustainability is the science and practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, balancing environmental health, economic viability, and social well-being. Research in this field explores solutions for conserving natural resources, reducing carbon emissions, designing sustainable cities, and transitioning to renewable energy and circular economies. As climate change and ecological degradation pose growing global challenges, sustainability science offers data-driven strategies to build resilient, equitable, and thriving communities. Follow the latest breakthroughs driving a more sustainable future.
Temperature shapes tomato resistance. New cultivars could help growers worldwide. Scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural…
A new sustainable method has been developed to break down keratins, transforming leftover wool and…
Researchers at USask have discovered that incorporating biochar into cement produces concrete that is both…
Swinburne and CSIRO researchers have successfully produced iron in Mars-like conditions, opening the door to…
Rocket emissions and re-entry pollutants threaten to delay ozone recovery, but coordinated action and cleaner…
Sixty percent of global land is outside safe biosphere limits, with human use of biomass…
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new 3D-printed titanium material that costs roughly one-third…
A lightning-inspired process creates ammonia from air. The approach may support future green energy solutions.…
Developing next-generation energy storage technologies that can deliver both high power and high capacity at…
MIT engineers have created an atmospheric water harvester that can generate fresh water in any…
A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output by 12.9% and…
A new electrode enables scalable hydrogen production from seawater, offering a clean, desalination-free solution for…
A Danish research team has cracked the full biosynthesis of Taxol enabling cheaper and eco-friendly…
Experiments at BESSY II show that during electrolysis, the structure breaks down into ultrathin nickel…
Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed a technique that uses soundwaves to separate…
Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo emphasize the importance of implementing emission reduction…
Healthier honey bees could help increase crop yields by improving pollination efficiency. Scientists have developed…