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Category: Environment

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, 2025September 1, 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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    Can 300-year-old Antarctic microbes help us understand climate change?

    Posted on September 29, 2025September 1, 2026 by Madeline Taylor

    Researchers demonstrated that microbial DNA from a 300-year-old ice core can help track how microbes respond to global change.

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      Ice shelf collapse reveals early warning signs of melt

      Posted on September 15, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Scientists found that growing fractures caused an East Antarctic ice shelf to collapse.

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        Carbon feedbacks 56 million years ago similar to today

        Posted on September 4, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Geologists simulated the chemistry of Earth's past oceans and atmosphere using mineral data from the ancient seafloor. They found a…

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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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            How quickly can forests recover from wildfires?

            Posted on August 11, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

            Scientists modeled forest productivity before and after wildfires. They found that plant regrowth depended on the type of biome and how much…

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              When did freshwater appear on Earth?

              Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Geologists found chemical ratios in ancient minerals that suggested Earth had freshwater 550 million years after it formed.

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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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                  Is groundwater heating up?

                  Posted on July 17, 2025September 1, 2026 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers modeled groundwater temperature trends from 2000 to 2100. They estimated that groundwater could warm by up to 3.5°C over the…

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                    Is Earth safe from nearby exploding stars?

                    Posted on July 7, 2025July 8, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

                    Scientists used an Earth system model to test how radiation from a nearby supernova would affect life on our planet. They found that the…

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