Engineering biology is combining with AI and IoT to deliver scalable, real-time solutions for pollution, climate resilience, and sustainable manufacturing.
New research suggests common starch-based bioplastics may cause insulin resistance and liver damage—raising urgent questions about their safety in food packaging.
Soil composition and pH play key roles in nanoplastic movement. Findings may guide pollution control and improve remediation strategies.
Yupik community seeks UN help as Cold War military sites in Alaska continue to leak toxic waste and threaten Indigenous health.
A new analysis shows climate models may underplay economic risk by ignoring global weather patterns. GDP losses could be far greater than expected.
New research finds joint implant metals in brain fluid. The discovery raises fresh concerns over long-term implant safety and monitoring.
UMass Amherst is testing an AI-powered system that sorts waste in real time. The goal: reduce landfill use and improve recycling accuracy.
A new alliance targets hydrogen engine adoption in hard-to-electrify sectors. It brings academia and industry together to drive clean transport.
A new OM-SERS system detects and analyzes nanoplastics in water and tissue. This marks a major step in pollution tracking and risk research.
How lunar regolith and perovskite innovation could influence future energy systems
Clothing rental offers a path to lower emissions and higher impact. Discover the models and strategies shaping this sustainable shift.
Severe water shortages in the Lithium Triangle could disrupt battery production. New data shows freshwater inflow is lower than previously estimated.
Fusion energy just hit net gain. With AI-driven engineering, the path to scalable, clean power is closer than ever—if industry stays invested.
A new GIS-based tool maps coastal risks to guide smarter restoration. Nature-based solutions offer cost-effective shoreline protection.
Learn how Bayesian probabilistic models improve agricultural planning, resource efficiency, and food security through real-time data and historical insights.
Recent study finds that microplastics enable bacteria to develop stronger antibiotic resistance, highlighting substantial risks for healthcare.
Researchers use bioacoustic monitoring to track bird populations and assess forest health, providing cost-effective insights for management.
Romania’s new $152M hydrogen hub will drive innovation in production, storage, fuel cells, renewables integration, tech transfer, and workforce training.
Researchers have developed a micellar electrochemistry method that boosts pharmaceutical efficiency while enabling sustainable pollution cleanup.
A new study finds U.S. butterfly populations have declined by 22% in 20 years, endangering ecosystems, agriculture, and pollination.