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Sustainability Daily Podcast 11/01/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Sustainable memristors from shiitake mycelium for high-frequency bioelectronics
Source: PLOS ONE
By John LaRocco, Qudsia Tahmina, Ruben Petreaca, John Simonis, Justin Hill — October 10, 2025
Researchers demonstrate biodegradable, shiitake mycelium-based memristors that retain functionality after dehydration and operate up to 5.85 kHz with around 90% accuracy. Trained on simple electrodes, these fungal devices mimic synaptic behaviors, offering a low-cost, eco-friendly path for neuromorphic computing. Their potential radiation resistance hints at future applications in aerospace and edge electronics.
Contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) and colour difference histogram (CDH) feature merging capsule network (CCFM-CapsNet) for complex image recognition
Source: PLOS ONE
By Steve Okyere-Gyamfi, Michael Asante, Kwame Ofosuhene Peasah, Yaw Marfo Missah, Vivian Akoto-Adjepong — October 31, 2025
A new CapsNet variant, CCFM-CapsNet, combines CLAHE noise reduction and CDH feature extraction to boost accuracy on plant disease detection and benchmark datasets while keeping parameters lean. The model outperforms traditional CapsNets, showing strong generalization with less data—promising for resource-constrained, real-world agriculture workflows. The authors position it as a practical tool supporting SDG2 by enabling earlier, more reliable crop health decisions.
Απαγόρευση συγκεντρώσεων στο κέντρο λόγω εκδήλωσης για την Κίμπερλι Γκίλφοιλ
Source: SKAI
By (not specified) — November 1, 2025
The Hellenic Police imposed a temporary ban on public gatherings in central Athens ahead of an event at the Athens Concert Hall related to the new U.S. ambassador. Authorities cited security and crowd management considerations in restricting demonstrations. The move highlights ongoing balancing acts between civic expression and public safety during high-profile diplomatic events.
DEFENSEFOOD: νέα πρωτοβουλία του «Horizon Europe» για την προστασία των συστημάτων τροφίμων της Ευρώπης
Source: SKAI
By (not specified) — October 31, 2025
DEFENSEFOOD, a Horizon Europe project led by a 13-partner consortium, launched to fortify Europe’s food supply chains against chemical, biological, and radiological threats. The program focuses on cereals, shellfish, and drinking water, combining AI-driven risk tools, training, and best-practice sharing to speed detection and improve crisis response. It aims to build cross-border resilience that protects consumers, public health, and the broader food economy.
