Roots in the dark: Russian scientists uncover hidden carbon dioxide uptake in plant roots

Calcium could be key to solving stability issues in sodium-ion batteries

Sulfated yeast rises to the challenge facing rare earth metals

Scientists discover a gene that could triple wheat production

Cardboard and earth reshape sustainable construction

New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries

No-sort plastic recycling is near with new catalyst

Scientists develop coral-friendly sunscreen from pollen

Fluorescent bacteria ‘shine a light’ on microplastic pollution

Decades-old barrels of industrial waste still impacting ocean floor off Los Angeles

First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on steel defects unlocks safer hydrogen economy

Nuclear waste could be source of fuel in fusion reactors

Glow-in-the-dark nanoparticles turn houseplants into night lights

Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation

Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teeth

Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction

Reusable ‘jelly ice’ keeps things cold — without meltwater

Study identifies global upswing in photosynthesis driven by land, offset by oceans

Researchers develop safer alternative non-stick coating

Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction

Ocean ‘greening’ at poles could spell changes for fisheries