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Japan team develops ‘eco-fireworks’ with water-soluble shells to cut debris
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (393+ words) Published Aug 02, 2026, 09:50 AM TOKYO – A Japanese fireworks manufacturer and a university professor have jointly developed more environmentally friendly fireworks with water-soluble shell casings that naturally dissolve after use, in hopes of reducing the impact of fallen debris after displays. A…...
CityUHK researchers transform vibrations into clean fuels and chemicals through piezosynthesis
1+ week, 1+ day ago (32+ words) The Straits Times CityUHK researchers transform vibrations into clean fuels and chemicals through piezosynthesis Published Jul 24, 2026, 05:11 PM...
World’s largest particle smasher halts for 4 years in upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (712+ words) The tunnels of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) and the current Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva. Published Jun 27, 2026, 11:10 PM Updated Jun 27, 2026, 11:24 PM Meyrin, Switzerland – The world’s most powerful particle accelerator will on June 29 shutter operations for four years of…...
S’pore uses AI to hasten the discovery of recipes for next-gen semiconductors, clean hydrogen
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) The lab aims to bridge the gap between lab discoveries and real-world manufacturing by using artificial intelligence. Published Jun 16, 2026, 02:41 PM Updated Jun 16, 2026, 03:06 PM SINGAPORE - Affordable clean hydrogen and next-generation semiconductor chips are one step closer to reality with the setup…...
EU agency says ‘forever chemical’ TFA toxic for human reproduction
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (296+ words) Published Jun 10, 2026, 07:05 PM HELSINKI – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said on June 10 that it was recommending that the so-called forever chemical TFA should be designated as toxic for human reproduction. The agency said in a statement to AFP that following…...
EU experts want broad restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (675+ words) Officially called PFAS, they are a group of more than 10,000 chemicals used in non-stick pans, stain-proof carpets, and other products. Published Mar 26, 2026, 03:44 PM Updated Mar 26, 2026, 08:03 PM HELSINKI – “Forever chemicals” pose a growing risk to health and the environment and should…...
From refugee to Nobel laureate: Yaghi hails science's ‘equalising force’
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (381+ words) Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi (pictured) won the 2025 prize together with Dr Susumu Kitagawa of Japan and UK-born Dr Richard Robson for their groundbreaking discoveries on metal–organic frameworks. Published Oct 08, 2025, 09:30 PM Stockholm - Born into a family of Palestinian refugees…...