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New invention recycles cotton waste into new high-value fabrics
The new method converts waste cotton fabric into sugar, which can be used to make spandex, nylon or ethanol.
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The US spends $ 550 billion to 'erase' the most dangerous place in the world
Scientists have spent nearly three decades cleaning up 177 huge radioactive waste storage tanks at the Hanford Site in Washington state, USA. And they are just getting s…
Scientific application
Bio-coating protects fresh food 50% longer
The coating, developed by the Rutgers School of Public Health, can be sprayed on food, washed before eating, and takes just three days to break down in the soil.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Scientists announce fish robot that can eat microplastics in seawater
Scientists have just announced a special fish robot design, programmed to remove microplastics in the ocean. True to its name, the tiny device can swim in water, absorbi…
Science story
Why is recycling lithium batteries for smartphones and cars risky?
We need safer ways to recycle electric car batteries and cell phones. Therefore, it is not feasible to recycle lithium batteries for car cell phones.
Photo library
South African artist paints pictures from plastic waste, the results are incredible works
With plastic waste on the rise around the world, Buthelezi is using her work to bring attention to and combat the problem.
Scientific works
Laser can shorten nuclear waste disposal time from '1 million years to 30 minutes'
No matter how powerful one might think about nuclear energy, it is undeniable that creating nuclear power means releasing tons of radioactive waste.
Animal world
Australia discovers superworms that can solve the plastic crisis
Scientists in Australia have found a solution that can contribute to the treatment of about one million tons of plastic waste each year in this country.
Health
Medical waste can spread monkeypox virus
The monkeypox virus is spread through direct contact, and medical experts fear medical waste could be the cause of the virus being transmitted to humans.
Scientific application
Technology turns food waste into edible cement
Research group Kota Machida and Yuya Sakai at the University of Tokyo have developed technology to convert food waste into edible cement for construction purposes.
Environment
Tobacco waste - the most common source of plastic pollution in the world
The most common source of plastic pollution in our environment is not plastic bottles, plastic bags or food wrappers but tobacco waste.
Scientific application
New technique helps recycle wood into stronger material than steel
A team at the University of British Columbia has developed a new technique that turns waste wood into a material that is five times stronger than natural wood.
Scientific works
Visit the world's first nuclear crypt, where 6,500 tons of radioactive waste will rest for 100,000 years
The foundation beneath Onkalo has been stable for at least the past 1 billion years. Geologists say the area won't experience any more earthquakes until the next ice age.
History
Shocking truth: Ancient Romans brushed their teeth with urine
While today we view urine as a type of waste, in ancient times it was considered a valuable commodity.
Environment
Developed enzyme that breaks down plastic waste in 24 hours
The team at the University of Texas developed an enzyme that effectively degrades PET plastic at temperatures of 30 - 50 degrees Celsius and a variety of pH levels.