1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (148+ words) Cholesterol blood-filtering method can remove toxic “forever chemicals” from body The Independent Swipe for next article Cholesterol blood-filtering method found to remove toxic “forever chemicals” from body - A blood-filtering technique called apheresis, typically used to lower high cholesterol, may…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (349+ words) We need to recycle more, and crucially, recycle better From microplastics clogging up our oceans to landfills leaching out dangerous chemicals, plastic waste is a serious and growing problem for human health and the environment. We need to recycle more,…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (333+ words) Scientists have announced a breakthrough in our understanding of how batteries work, saying it could lead to “big leaps” in battery performance in the future. Researchers at Dundee and Warwick universities say that for the first time they have identified…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (392+ words) Common bacterium incorporated into newly developed material degrades it down to base building blocks in just six days Chinese scientists have developed a “living plastic” that self-destructs on command without creating microplastics, an advance that could help reduce the increasing…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (429+ words) PFAS, often dubbed as "forever chemicals," have been found virtually everywhere, including in people's blood. In March 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set limits on six PFAS in drinking water, which is a first for the agency. Brittany Trang, STAT's Sharon…...

3+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

5+ mon, 3+ 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…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1761+ words) Bob Shaw glared at the executives from the chemical giant 3M 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 the…...

6+ mon, 22+ hour 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…...