How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...
Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment.
These chemicals have been...
‘Forever chemicals’ found in many fruits and vegetables in California
Fruits and vegetables are widely known as some of the healthiest foods people can eat. They provide vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and many nutrients that...
A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles
One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life.
Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...
Tiny zircon crystals reveal new secrets about Earth’s earliest history
Scientists still have many questions about the earliest years of our planet.
Earth formed about 4.55 billion years ago, but almost no rocks from that...
Scientists decode ancient magnetic signals in asteroid Ryugu samples
Scientists studying tiny samples from the asteroid Ryugu have uncovered new clues about the magnetic environment that existed when the solar system first formed.
The...
Scientists create 100% recycled paving blocks from mollusk shells and mining waste
The construction industry is one of the world’s biggest sources of pollution, largely because it relies on materials like cement, sand, and gravel.
Producing these...
‘Forever chemicals’ may speed up aging in men
Chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are now found almost everywhere in the modern world.
They are used to make many everyday products...
New graphene ‘artificial skin’ could give robots a human-like sense of touch
Robots have become remarkably good at seeing and moving, but their sense of touch still lags far behind that of humans.
A new technology developed...