A burst of new data has ignited a better understanding of how fireworks impact the environment. Three recent studies comb ...

Waste swept off a sawmill floor, plant-based binders, and beeswax create foams with potential for sustainable packaging and ...

Previously, the researchers created a hydrogel that repaired itself after being heated for several hours; however, this was ...

More data centers are needed to keep up with the rapidly growing demand for computational power, particularly to support emerging artificial intelligence models. Study authors Hon Chung Lau and Steve ...

This work defines an electrified path for cement production that could reduce the industry’s massive carbon footprint by as much as 98% when using waste cement as a feedstock.” — Curtis Berlinguette ...

Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a growing market for ...

Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is addressing this problem by creating products that self-destruct on command, ...

Our current fascination with high-protein foods means plant-based protein now shows up in many food products. But rather than growing plants just for their protein, researchers wondered if edible ...

Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a global issue, with over 200 million people estimated to be at risk. While water treatment plants remove the metal, the problem persists in low-resource ...

ATLANTA, March 23, 2026 — Fast fashion is an inexpensive way to dress rapidly growing kids. But preliminary research has found that the fabric in some of these items contains an unwanted, toxic ...

ATLANTA, March 23, 2026 — Anybody who’s tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there’s a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly ...

Imagine you’re listening to a podcast or scrolling through TikTok and you come across someone who claims to be revealing hidden information. They say that kitchen pantries and store shelves are ...