Sustainability science is an emerging field of academic research. Sustainability scientists focus on understanding and addressing the complex interactions between humans and the natural world from an ...

Dr. Robert Handler, in a project funded by the Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research, is working to develop a new method to chemically deconstruct PET polymers into smaller oligomers ...

CARBONDALE — In recognition of Earth Day, the SIU Sustainability Office awarded more than $150,000 in grants for various projects aimed to improve sustainability on campus. Projects were submitted by ...

In 2020, Microsoft announced its “Planetary Computer” initiative, a monumental project aimed at collecting environmental data on a global scale and making it accessible for sustainability solutions.

As we navigate the complex challenges of our global food system, the imperative to innovate sustainably has never been more pressing. This World Food Day Katy Askew, MD at IFIS Publishing, suggests ...

Spanning 38,000 sq ft, this two-story science building includes biology, chemistry and physics classrooms, along with spaces for the school’s outdoor and robotics programs and a nature lab. A ...

The article, “Greening the lab”, written by Caroline Seydel, calls for a change, requesting that research culture become more sustainable particularly in the fields of molecular biology. For example, ...

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration included awarding more than $154,000 in Green Fund grants to 17 diverse and unique projects. The winning projects encompass ...