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Atomic catalyst unlocks the hidden value of plant waste

Scientists have created a highly efficient catalyst that breaks down stubborn lignin from plant waste into useful chemicals under relatively mild conditions. By revealing exactly how the catalyst works at the atomic level, the discovery could help turn forestry and agricultural waste into renewable building blocks for fuels, plastics, and other materials.

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Bomb Fishing Is Wreaking Havoc on Indonesia's Coral Reefs

Fishers operating off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, are detonating more than 8,000 underwater explosives each year, researchers estimate.

  • Over 8,000 underwater explosives detonated annually in Sulawesi region
  • Coral Triangle suffers significant damage from bomb fishing
  • Audio sensor network proposed to detect and combat illegal fishing

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