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EPFL

This Unexpected Use of Uranium Could Change Farming Forever

Scientists have discovered a radical new way to convert nitrogen in the air into ammonia using uranium, a breakthrough that could revolutionize fertilizer production and cut global emissions.

This Unexpected Use of Uranium Could Change Farming Forever
Technical University of Munich

Lightning Strikes Forests Harder Than We Ever Imagined

New research reveals lightning kills 320 million trees annually, reshaping our understanding of forest ecosystems.

Lightning Strikes Forests Harder Than We Ever Imagined
The University of Adelaide

This Aussie Innovation Could End Battery Waste Forever, And Supercharge a Greener Future

A bold new research centre in Australia aims to revolutionize how we recycle lithium batteries, turning toxic trash into clean tech treasure.

This Aussie Innovation Could End Battery Waste Forever, And Supercharge a Greener Future
King's College London

How Our Footsteps Push Plastic Into Rivers, Study Finds

New research shows how everyday foot traffic steers litter from land to riverbanks.

How Our Footsteps Push Plastic Into Rivers, Study Finds
KAIST

This Is Why Some Plants Suddenly Die And It's Written in Their DNA

New research uncovers how ancient gene warfare still drives plants to turn on their own tissues

This Is Why Some Plants Suddenly Die And It's Written in Their DNA
Brown University

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning

A deep dive into Cashes Ledge reveals signs of ecological tipping points in the Gulf of Maine

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky

Chile’s new platform charts how much water can be harvested from coastal fog, offering hope to drought-stricken regions.

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky
Australian National University

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands

How wild boars from faraway places became the ultimate gifts at a 5,000-year-old Iranian feast.

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands
MIT

This Simulation Peered 1 Million Years Into the Future and It Held Up

MIT model accurately forecasts the long-term behavior of nuclear waste deep underground, boosting global confidence in permanent disposal solutions.

This Simulation Peered 1 Million Years Into the Future and It Held Up
The University of Manchester

What Triggers Alpine Debris Flows? Scientists Finally Have an Answer

New study uncovers the invisible forces behind mountain disasters—and how we can defend against them

What Triggers Alpine Debris Flows? Scientists Finally Have an Answer
The University of Queensland

Algae Just Changed the Game for Growing Human Cells

A new discovery could speed up healing for burn victims and cut costs, waste, and animals from the equation.

Algae Just Changed the Game for Growing Human Cells
University of Nottingham

Anaesthetic Gases Are Polluting the Atmosphere, But a New Fix Could Help

Veterinary surgeries may be quietly warming the planet, but scientists think they’ve found a way to stop it

Anaesthetic Gases Are Polluting the Atmosphere, But a New Fix Could Help
Utrecht University

A Tremendous Amount of Plastic Floats as Nanoparticles in the Ocean

New findings reveal plastic pollution is even more pervasive, and more invisible, than we feared

A Tremendous Amount of Plastic Floats as Nanoparticles in the Ocean
Seoul National University

Heat Triggers Bloom: Scientists Uncover a Hidden Switch in Plants

New research reveals how warm temperatures fast-track flowering in plants, offering insights into climate adaptation and crop timing.

Heat Triggers Bloom: Scientists Uncover a Hidden Switch in Plants
The University of Adelaide

Domesticated Rabbits Evolve New Features When They Go Feral

Going wild isn't just a lifestyle change — it's a fast track to evolutionary transformation

Domesticated Rabbits Evolve New Features When They Go Feral