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Sciworthy

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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Category: Engineering

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A circular economy for sustainable resources

Posted on August 28, 2025August 27, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists proposed a new economic strategy to distribute global rare earth element reserves more sustainably.

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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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      New way to find geothermal energy

      Posted on June 19, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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        Natural materials to support green energy

        Posted on June 5, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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          Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

          Posted on January 13, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

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            Gamers characterize human gut microbes

            Posted on November 18, 2024September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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              Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

              Posted on November 11, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

              Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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                How well can AI diagnose lung cancer?

                Posted on October 2, 2023September 1, 2026 by Ankita Murmu

                Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their…

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                  New LED technology could make phone screens flexible

                  Posted on July 31, 2023August 26, 2026 by Melisa Yashinski

                  Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…

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                    Modified solar cell produces power at night

                    Posted on June 8, 2023September 1, 2026 by Melisa Yashinski

                    Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…

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