Bacterial styrene oxidase isomerase has been known to science for more than three decades, but its mechanism of action has not yet been elucidated. "Working with this enzyme is difficult because it is anchored in the membrane ...
Biochemistry
Oct 1, 2025
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The circular economy—the idea of "reduce, reuse and recycle"—has long been promoted as one solution to the environmental crisis. Instead of the old "take, make, use, throw away" model, it aims to keep materials in play ...
Environment
Sep 11, 2025
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EU lawmakers gave a final green light Tuesday to a law on slashing back the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year, and curbing the environmental impact of so-called fast fashion.
Environment
Sep 9, 2025
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Wastewater often contains a cocktail of organic pollutants, ranging from pesticides to pharmaceutical residues. These are difficult to remove using conventional purification methods.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 5, 2025
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Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy a used wet wipe floating along the surface? Or shock at finding out that animals have died choking ...
Environment
Jul 19, 2025
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Cellulose-based textile material can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology points ...
Materials Science
Jun 17, 2025
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Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable fibers.
Biotechnology
May 2, 2025
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Have you ever wondered if there is a way to heal bones without having to take bone from another part of the body? A new doctoral thesis from the University of Borås, Sweden, now presents exciting advancements in this area. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 25, 2025
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Sweden's recycling centers are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility.
Environment
Apr 11, 2025
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The Dutch textile industry stands at a crossroads. Fast fashion and overconsumption are driving an ever-growing mountain of waste, while the Netherlands is committed to achieving a fully circular textile chain by 2050. But ...
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2025
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