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    Natural carbon vaults in soils occur when common rust-colored minerals bind organic carbon, storing it for decades and preventing it from returning to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
    Science
    02.04.26

    Rust-Like Mineral Creates Natural Carbon Vaults in Soils

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    Molecular solar thermal energy storage offers a new way to capture sunlight and release it later as heat, potentially storing solar energy around the clock without relying on expensive battery systems.
    Science
    01.04.26

    Molecular Solar Thermal Energy Storage Captures Sunlight in Reusable Liquid Molecule

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    Underground fungal networks and ecosystems play a far greater role in carbon cycling, plant cooperation, and ecosystem resilience than previously recognized, according to award-winning research highlighting how these hidden mycorrhizal systems sustain life above ground.
    Nature
    18.03.26

    Underground Fungal Networks and Ecosystems Revealed in 2026 Tyler Prize Science Breakthrough

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    Tree bark microbes and climate gases are closely linked, as new research shows that trillions of microorganisms living on tree surfaces consume methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide, acting as biological filters that help forests regulate greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
    Science
    05.03.26

    Tree Bark Microbes and Climate Gases Reveal Hidden Forest Climate Regulation

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    Coral larval seedbox technology shows promise for reef recovery after trials recorded sharply higher coral settlement rates on the Great Barrier Reef.
    Oceania
    12.02.26

    Coral Larval Seedbox Technology Shows Promise on the Great Barrier Reef

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    The WASTE2H2 project converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using a low-temperature, single-step process, producing energy without emitting greenhouse gases.
    Europe
    12.02.26

    Plastic Waste-to-Hydrogen Technology Offers Cleaner Alternative to Fossil Fuel Production

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    Climate
    11.02.26

    University of Houston’s Carbon Capture Breakthrough Cuts Costs, but Scale Remains Uncertain

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    Made from plants, mushrooms, and food waste, the biodegradable packaging film matches or exceeds the performance of conventional plastics like PET and EVOH while cutting reliance on fossil-based materials.
    North America
    11.02.26

    Scientists Create Biodegradable Packaging Film That Matches Plastic Performance

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    Biodegradable plastics made from fish waste are emerging as a promising alternative to fossil-based materials, as researchers transform discarded fish scales into compostable films for single-use products.
    North America
    10.02.26

    Biodegradable Plastics Made from Fish Waste Offer New Path to Sustainable Materials

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    The next-generation catalyst drives CO2-to-fuel innovation, paving the way for affordable, low-carbon energy alternatives to fossil fuels in aviation and shipping.
    Asia
    16.01.26

    CO2-to-Fuel Innovation Cuts Energy Costs While Fighting Climate Change

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    Biochar water purification research at Dalian University of Technology revealed that the material actively destroys pollutants through electron transfer rather than just trapping them like previously thought.
    Asia
    06.01.26

    Biochar Water Purification Destroys Toxins without Chemicals, Study Finds

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    The clean hydrogen from dirty water process uses a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer, where an electric current splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Adding sulfuric acid prevents calcium and magnesium from clogging the membrane.
    Energy
    02.01.26

    Scientists Make Clean Hydrogen from Dirty Water Using Simple Acid Treatment

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    Chinese researchers have developed a biodegradable bamboo plastic that not only rivals but surpasses traditional petroleum-based plastics in strength and thermal stability while decomposing naturally within 50 days.
    Happy Eco News
    23.12.25

    Scientists Create Durable Biodegradable Bamboo Plastic That’s Stronger Than Petroleum-Based Materials

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    Scientists Perfect Cooling Sunscreen from Pollen
    Science
    22.12.25

    Scientists Perfect Cooling Sunscreen from Pollen

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    New Environmental DNA Sampling of Rainwater Method Transforms Forest Research
    Science
    17.12.25

    New Environmental DNA Sampling of Rainwater Method Transforms Forest Research

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    Scientists Develop Safe Radioactive Rhino Horns to Stop Poachers
    Africa
    10.12.25

    Scientists Develop Safe Radioactive Rhino Horns to Stop Poachers

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    Lab Grown Oils Could Replace Natural Products Driving Global Deforestation
    AI Sustainability
    17.11.25

    Lab Grown Oils Could Replace Natural Products Driving Global Deforestation

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    Europe
    03.11.25

    Research Teams Win First Green DiSC Certification for Sustainable Computing

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    Scientists Develop Energy Efficient Cooling Paint That Works Like Natural Sweat
    Science
    31.10.25

    Scientists Develop Energy Efficient Cooling Paint That Works Like Natural Sweat

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    Award-winning solar powered water purification system offers sustainable alternative to expensive traditional water treatment methods.
    Science
    29.10.25

    Revolutionary Solar Powered Water Purification System Wins International Youth Competition

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