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Cracking the Code: Deciphering How Concrete Can Heal Itself

Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and team have unlocked a novel way for concrete to mend its own cracks, potentially preventing structural failures and saving lives.

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Startup Helps Farmers Grow Plant-Based Feed and Fertilizer Using Wastewater

Farmers today face a number of challenges, from supply chain stability to nutrient and waste management.

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New Roadmap Advances Catalytic Solutions to Destroy ‘Forever Chemicals’

A team of researchers from Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called “forever chemicals” that have contaminated water supplies worldwide.

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Junk Food for Thought: Landmark Study Directly Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poor Health

A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.

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AI Has Untapped Potential to Advance Biodiversity Conservation, Study Finds

New research shows artificial intelligence can accelerate species discovery, improve ecosystem tracking and help meet global conservation targets.

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Antarctic Iceberg Loses Its Edge

An iceberg that has been stuck for several months in the shallow waters off the island of South Georgia is losing its edge. 

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Replanted Rainforests May Benefit From Termite Transplants

Termites — infamous for their ability to destroy wood — are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly replanted. 

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Loss of Sea Ice Alters the Colors of Light in the Ocean

The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. 

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Breakthrough in Fuel Cell Recycling Turns ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Renewable Resources

A new technique that uses soundwaves to separate materials for recycling could help prevent potentially harmful chemicals leaching into the environment. 

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