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Scientists turn tofu and cheese waste into tiny CO2-catching beads

Science Daily · Jun 11, 2026, 7:21 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike conventional systems that require large amounts of energy, the new method releases captured CO2 using a sim

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