New technologies could help destroy persistent ‘forever chemicals’
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This...
Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached
You may have bought a drink recently and noticed something odd: the once removable cap is now tethered to the bottle by a small strip of plastic. An EU directive was enacted in July, requiring that all single-use bottles have caps that remain attached. This is one of several policies designed to limit the amount of plastic litter –…
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This...
Sharks off the coast of Brazil’s party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine. The predators...
The EU parliament has voted to ban the words “burger,” “sausage,” “steak,” and others from being used on...
Air pollution is an unseen menace that poses a major threat to human health and the climate. We...
