6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (476+ words) Evidence has linked PFAS to an increased risk of cancers A group of MPs are calling for the government to ban a group of synthetic chemicals from being used in school uniforms, food packaging, and cookware. In a report into…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (432+ words) Breakthrough system can generate enough energy to power wearables and environmental monitors South Korean scientists have built a new concept device that absorbs noxious pollutants from the atmosphere and converts them into electricity, an advance that could help address climate…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (843+ words) PFA chemicals are found in everything from non-stick pans to cosmetics and waterproof clothing From non-stick frying pans to stain-resistant sofas, some of the most innovative everyday products are made using chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1761+ words) Bob Shaw glared at the executives from the chemical giant 3 M across the table from him. He held up a carpet sample and pointed at the logo for Scotchgard on the back. "That's not a logo," fumed Shaw, CEO of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (828+ words) PFAs, used in many everyday items, take centuries to degrade and pose risks to humans The government has unveiled its first-ever strategy to tackle "forever chemicals, proposing legal limits in drinking water. These chemicals, known as PFAs, are used widely…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (475+ words) New filtration technologies that could absorb "forever chemicals" at an "ultrafast" rate have been developed. Researchers say their findings could greatly improve pollution control, although they face multiple challenges before the technology can be deployed at scale. The scientists outline…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) Biodegradable circuit boards perform comparably to traditional boards and have already been successfully tested in various devices Engineers have invented a new type of biodegradable circuit board that could drastically reduce electronic waste. The environmentally-friendly design, developed by a team…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (621+ words) The physicists made an unexpected breakthrough Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn one into the other. But our modern knowledge tells…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (582+ words) New study finds consumption patterns and trade matter as much as where fish are caught The global seafood trade is spreading exposure to "forever chemicals" far beyond where the pollution occurs, with fish carrying synthetic substances from contaminated waters to…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (405+ words) Made from plant cellulose, the new plastic is as strong as conventional petroleum-based plastics Researchers in Japan have invented a new type of plant-based plastic that fully degrades in seawater without leaving behind any microplastics. Made from plant cellulose, the…...