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Sustainable Spintronic Hematite Magnetic Materials for Ultrafast Computing

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Summary: Unique properties of hematite magnetic materials drive sustainable spintronic devices for energy-efficient, ultrafast computing and data storage. Researchers have unveiled groundbreaking magnetic properties in hematite, a sustainable and earth-abundant iron oxide mineral. This discovery positions hematite as a key material for ultrafast spintronic devices. Conducted at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), this advancement […]

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Permanent magnet advances could reshape various high technology sectors, including electric vehicle

Permanent Magnets Materials Science: Advances and Business Opportunities

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Summary: Permanent magnet advances are reshaping technology, sustainability, and business opportunities across the globe. From electric vehicles to renewable energy, improvements in materials science and manufacturing are creating new possibilities and driving market growth. Permanent magnets materials science is critical in shaping modern technology. Breakthrough of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets in 1980s provided the highest energy

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Arctic Carbon Sequestration Impact Threatened by Fjord Ecosystem Changes

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Summary: Arctic fjord carbon sequestration is at risk due to cryosphere meltdown, affecting climate regulation and marine ecosystems. Climate change is accelerating in the Arctic, threatening vital marine ecosystems, according to a recent study by UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The research reveals that Arctic fjords, once strong carbon sinks, face challenges that may

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Mondi ProVantage Containerboard: Leading Sustainable Packaging Materials Innovation

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Summary: Mondi’s ProVantage containerboard offers durable, eco-friendly packaging materials ideal for sustainable brands and industries. Packaging innovator Mondi has launched its ProVantage containerboard range, designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging materials. This advancement underscores the rising trend toward eco-friendly packaging solutions across sectors such as e-commerce, fresh produce, and heavy-duty industries. Strong

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Affordable Hydrogen Fuel Production Boosted by Innovative Surface Reconstruction Catalyst

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Summary: Innovative surface reconstruction catalysts enable affordable hydrogen fuel production with durable, low-cost materials meeting DOE targets. Affordable hydrogen fuel production is critical for advancing clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) offers a sustainable path to produce hydrogen fuel, but commercial scalability remains costly. Researchers at Tohoku University developed a

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Peatland Deforestation Financing Breach: MUFG Funds Indonesian Palm Oil Expansion

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Summary: MUFG breaches peatland protection by financing Indonesian palm oil expansion, violating its NDPE policy and risking environmental harm. Japanese financial giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has breached its sustainability pledge by funding palm oil expansion on Indonesia’s carbon-rich peatlands. An investigation by Rainforest Action Network (RAN) revealed MUFG’s Indonesian subsidiary provided US$281 million

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SDG Progress of Clean Water and Sanitation in 2025 and the Future of the SDG Framework

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Introduction Water is life. Yet, in 2025, billions of people still lack access to safe water and sanitation, making SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation one of the most urgent—and furthest behind—of the Sustainable Development Goals. At the same time, the world is beginning to question whether the SDG framework as a whole is still

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Climate Action and Global Health: SDG 13 and SDG 3 Progress in 2025

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Introduction As the world approaches the midpoint to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), two stand out for their urgency and interconnection: SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Climate change increasingly threatens human health, while strong healthcare systems are essential to respond to the effects of climate shocks. However, by

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Clean Energy and Industry Innovation: SDG 7 and SDG 9 Progress in 2025

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Introduction In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a roadmap toward a better and more sustainable future by 2030. These goals span critical areas from poverty eradication and climate action to health, education, and energy. This 3-part series examines the relevance of the SDGs in 2025, focusing on goals that

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Single-Step Laser Printing Revolutionizes Lithium-Sulfur Battery Manufacturing for Scalable Energy Storage

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Summary: HKUST’s single-step laser printing accelerates lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing, enabling scalable, cost-effective, high-performance energy storage solutions. Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking single-step laser printing technique that significantly accelerates and simplifies the manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries. These batteries, known for their high energy density, offer promising

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