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Category: Sustainability

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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    Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic?

    Posted on November 3, 2025October 31, 2025 by Madeline Taylor

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

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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, 2025June 24, 2025 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, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

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

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              Microbes make different greenhouse gases during wetland drainage

              Posted on May 22, 2025October 1, 2025 by Madeline Taylor

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

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                Rising soil temperatures could stop forests spreading

                Posted on May 8, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

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

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                  Geologists identify a new way copper ore forms

                  Posted on May 1, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

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

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                    City waste could support urban farming

                    Posted on March 17, 2025October 1, 2025 by Madeline Taylor

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

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