waste

Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer

When injured, cells have well-regulated responses to promote healing. These include a long-studied self-destruction process that cleans up dead and…

5 months ago

A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States…

10 months ago

How the freezer factors into lowering food waste

Putting extra holiday cookies and leftovers in the freezer will not only extend their shelf life -- it could also…

1 year ago

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

A recent study by the University of California, Santa Barbara has identified four policies that could reduce plastic waste pollution…

1 year ago

New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be…

1 year ago

Microwaving waste cooking oil into useful chemicals

Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of…

1 year ago

Waste Styrofoam can now be converted into polymers for electronics

University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory have come up with a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a…

2 years ago

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still, but…

2 years ago