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Sciworthy

Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Erin Faye Dizon

Woman unpacking a vase in a box of polystyrene
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Upcycling polystyrene with sunlight and sulfur

Posted on May 11, 2026May 12, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

Researchers in China developed a rapid, solar-driven process that transforms waste polystyrene and excess sulfur into chemicals used in…

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    Turning carbon dioxide into fuel with nanostructures

    Posted on April 13, 2026April 15, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

    Scientists designed an electrocatalyst infused with bismuth metal that helps convert CO2 to formate, providing a scalable new way to recycle…

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      New packaging can warn you when meat has spoiled

      Posted on February 19, 2026February 4, 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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            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, 2025January 7, 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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              Aerogel
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              New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills

              Posted on July 21, 2025January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

              Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

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