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Mar 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old batteries into water cleaners: a surprising win for tech and the planet

Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under

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Feb 17 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking Hidden Science: How AI Turns Text into Powerful Discoveries

The world of science is full of information. But much of it is stuck in words, not numbers. This makes it hard to find new things. A new way to solve this problem has been created. It uses AI to read and understand science words. Then, it turns them into useful data. This new method is like a detec

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May 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

New Light on Clean Water: Fighting PFAS with Sunlight

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a big problem. They stick around in the environment and can harm both nature and people. Think of PFOA and PFOS, two common types. They're tough to get rid of using old methods. These methods can be pricey, use lots of energy, and even create more wa

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Feb 16 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Water Splitting with Smart Materials

Imagine tiny particles that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen just by absorbing light. That's what scientists are trying to do with something called photocatalysts. These are special materials that use sunlight to drive chemical reactions. One such material is a mix of Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) a

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