Innovative filter slashes microplastic pollution by 92%, study finds
A new study from the University of Mississippi shows that treated farm waste can be used to filter harmful microplastics from water runoff, reducing...
Forever chemicals are more toxic in mixtures, study warns
A groundbreaking study has found that "forever chemicals," known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), become much more toxic when mixed together in the...
New technology strengthens recyclable plastics with carbon nanotubes
Scientists have found a new way to make recyclable plastics much stronger by using carbon nanotube derivatives.
Plastics have a big environmental impact, and making...
Why Canadian trash costs $30,000 per gram
How do you turn nuclear waste into a $30,000-per-gram commodity?
Tritium, once discarded as a by-product of Canadian nuclear reactors, is now one of the...
Turning plant waste into jet fuel: A breakthrough for sustainable aviation
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to produce sustainable jet fuel from plant waste, specifically lignin—a tough, woody component...
Game-changing graphene coating could end antibiotic-resistant infections
Scientists have made a breakthrough in using graphene, a super-thin and strong material, to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
This new development could have a significant impact...
Scientists discover unique quasiparticles in diamond crystals
A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba has made an exciting discovery about the behavior of particles in diamond crystals.
They observed a...
Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice
Kombucha, the fizzy and tangy drink made by fermenting tea, has become a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing and health-boosting beverage.
But now,...
Scientists create innovative digital encoding system with color-changing pixels
A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking digital encoding and data storage system that could revolutionize areas like cybersecurity and anti-counterfeiting.
This new system...
Scientists discover key to extending the life of carbon-capture materials
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), working with the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made an important discovery that could make carbon-capture technologies...