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Environment
Will the world’s transportation grids hold up to climate change?
Much of the world’s road and rail infrastructure is decades old, and future climate change will make it difficult to run and maintain.
Floating photocatalysts help break down water pollution using light
Sunlight-activated floating photocatalysts offer accessible water purification, vital for remote regions and developing communities.
Low-cost, portable test detects heavy metals in water
Using electrochemical sensors, this new device can be used to combat water pollution by detecting heavy metals, like lead.
Athina Anastasaki: New ways to recycle old polymers
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Researchers are tackling the growing problem of electronic waste by designing wearable electronics from sustainable and recyclable materials.
Photoacids capture and release carbon with the flick of a switch
Scientists develop a light-driven carbon capture system using photoacids, creating an energy-efficient method to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Antimicrobial resistance is an unwinnable arms race
Experts argue a new approach is needed so that we are less reliant on antimicrobial drugs, where less use means less resistance.
Just how secure is the global food supply?
According to researchers, crop yields could suffer considerably in the face of a sudden catastrophe, but we can prepare.
Fear of snakes may be driving them to extinction
With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, many snake species face a higher risk of extinction, prompting concerns among conservationists.
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