Waste & Recycling

In the heart of China’s coal country, where the earth’s bounty has long been extracted at a steep environmental cost, a quiet revolution is underway. Researchers led by Jiangong Liu, a professor at Hebei University of Engineering, have developed a gr

A team of Finnish and international researchers has demonstrated how advanced radar imaging can transform mine site monitoring, particularly in tracking soil moisture—a critical but often overlooked factor in tailings management and landfill stabilit

In the realm of earthquake forecasting, a recent study has challenged the conventional approach of predicting the mean number of earthquakes, advocating instead for a more comprehensive strategy that forecasts the full distribution of earthquake numb

In the wake of the devastating Brumadinho dam disaster that struck Brazil on January 25, 2019, researchers Arun Raman and Fei Liu have turned to advanced modeling techniques to understand and potentially prevent future tragedies. The catastrophic fai

In the wake of catastrophic failures at upstream-raised tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in recent years, the mining industry has intensified its focus on understanding the mechanisms behind static liquefaction—a phenomenon where loosely packed, wa

In the heart of Brazil, researchers are turning the tables on construction and demolition waste (CDW), transforming what was once considered mere rubbish into a valuable resource for the construction industry. Natália Tavares Gomes, a leading figure

In the bustling corridors of hospitals, where every second counts, a groundbreaking study led by Katherine Tatiana Osorio-Canchig from the Universidad Técnica de Ambato in Ecuador is revolutionizing the way healthcare systems operate. By merging lean

In the face of escalating climate change and stringent environmental regulations, the aeronautical sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges. Amidst this backdrop, a groundbreaking study led by Yohana Depestre-Wray from the Cuban Air Navigati

In the heart of Croatia, an old industrial site tells a story of environmental challenge and technological innovation. The decommissioned Jugovinil factory, once a hub of plastics and chemical production, now stands as a brownfield site, a term used