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Investigating polymer biodegradation, Lehigh University and Dow aim to optimize microbial processes in wastewater treatment for better environmental outcomes.

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Have you ever wondered how kinetic sand from the store really works? You can make your own right at home using a few simple ingredients that give us a great explanation.

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The global polymeric sand market is poised for a transformative decade, with an estimated valuation of USD 135.9 billion in 2025, projected to nearly double to USD 267.5 billion by 2035, registering a ...

Finland has inaugurated an industrial-scale sand battery this week in the southern town of Pornainen, where it'll take over heating duties from an old woodchip power plant for the municipality. It's ...

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