Sustainability Archives

Researchers found that microbes living on biodegradable plastics have more genes for plastic degradation than those living on traditional…

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

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

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

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

Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.

Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.

Researchers found that massive copper ore deposits in central Arizona formed from melted crust rather than melted mantle.

Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.

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