Common chemicals strongly linked to risk of rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
A study published in the journal BMJ Open has shown a strong link between environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and the risk...
Body lotions, mothballs, cleaning fluids and other widely used products contain known toxic chemicals,...
The big idea
Consumer products released more than 5,000 tons of chemicals in 2020 inside California homes and workplaces that are known to cause cancer,...
Scientists create world’s first energy-saving paint inspired by butterflies
Scientists have drawn inspiration from butterflies to create the first environmentally friendly, large-scale, and multicolor alternative to pigment-based colorants.
Common household ‘forever chemical’ may increase liver cancer risk
In a recent study, there was a group of scientists from the University of Southern California did a study about a chemical called PFOS.
This...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water linked to weight gain
A new study has found that certain chemicals in drinking water can lead to obesity in humans.
The research confirms a direct link between increased...
Scientists find low-energy way to handle temperature control
Scientists develop a chameleon-like building material that changes its infrared color based on the outside temperature.
How an African bird might inspire a better water bottle
An extreme closeup of feathers from a bird with an uncanny ability to hold water while it flies could inspire the next generation of absorbent materials.
Scientists discover a new circuit element, meminductor
Scientists have identified a new circuit element known as a meminductor.
Scientists find way to extract more water from air
Chemists and engineers find innovative ways to access water—including by pulling it out of thin air.
Now, University of Chicago researchers have found a way...
These ‘nano inks’ could passively control temperature in buildings, cars
Scientists have created a new type of ink called 'phase change inks' that can help regulate temperatures in buildings, homes, and cars.