Pollution
Scientists analyzed whether using paper alternatives or reusable tableware from online food orders could reduce plastic waste and associated life cycle emissions
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New research shows that the damage done by decades of nickel and copper mining has not only devastated local environments, but also affected the global carbon cycle
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Research shows that inhaled particulate matter from air pollution can move from the lungs to distant organs and that it is taken up by certain cells in the human placenta
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New report reveals for the first time the level of terrestrial synthetic microfiber emission on a global scale
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Molybdenum disulfide holds tremendous potential for numerous applications, but high costs and fabrications challenges have held back wider use
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Scientists employ genetically engineered viruses to produce intuitive color-coded sensors for detecting airborne chemicals
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The nanofluid is made from commercially available sodium using household blender
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Improved filtration system made of a polymer membrane with activated carbon eliminates estradiol with an efficiency of more than 99 percent
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A new study shows that two-thirds of the plastic put into use in the US in 2017 was used for purposes other than single-use packaging, including electronics
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Researchers create portable lab-on-a-chip that could detect many contaminants
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