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Environment 3 hours ago

US says two 'forever chemicals' are hazardous, tells polluters to pay

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday classified two so-called "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances, meaning those responsible for releasing them will have to pay to clean up contamination.

Bio & Medicine 4 hours ago

Researchers set new standards for nanoparticles, helping patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson's disease

Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit ...

Nanomaterials 5 hours ago

Cost-effective nanorod electrodes for molecular hydrogen production

SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Dr. Iulian Gherasoiu and peers have published research in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry titled "MoVN-coated ...

Environment Apr 18, 2024

Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health ...

Plants & Animals Apr 17, 2024

Surrogate otter mom at aquarium is rehabilitating pup 'better than any human ever can'

Millie, a fatigued mother of an infant, was ready for a nap. So she grabbed her baby, flipped it around, threw it on her belly and started grooming its tail—a soothing behavior.

Polymers Apr 17, 2024

New plastic coating discovery gives greater functionality to 3D printing

Scientists and engineers have developed a new coating for plastic particles that are used in 3D printing, which significantly increases their functionality and opens up new possibilities for commercial application.

Nanomaterials Apr 17, 2024

Study finds iron-rich enamel protects, but doesn't color, rodents' orange-brown incisors

Chattering squirrels, charming coypus, and tail-slapping beavers—along with some other rodents—have orange-brown front teeth. Researchers have published high-resolution images of rodent incisors in ACS Nano, providing ...

Bio & Medicine Apr 17, 2024

Silver-based micromotors that eliminate bacteria can move freely in aqueous media

Researchers at ICIQ in Tarragona have developed a simple technique to produce microscopic crystals that activate in the presence of light, releasing silver ions with antimicrobial activity.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 16, 2024

Research team identifies culprit behind canned wine's rotten egg smell

While it is the fastest growing sector of the wine-packaging market, canned wine faces a few hurdles. It's not considered as elegant as wine in a bottle, and it's not as popular as the formerly maligned "wine bag in a box." ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 16, 2024

Researchers advance pigment chemistry with moon-inspired reddish magentas

An Oregon State University researcher who made color history in 2009 with a vivid blue pigment has developed durable, reddish magentas inspired by lunar mineralogy and ancient Egyptian chemistry.

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