Scientists at The University of Manchester hope a major breakthrough could lead to more effective methods for detoxifying dangerous pollutants like PCBs and dioxins. The result is a culminat... Read more
Previously undocumented in North American rivers, concentrations of microplastic particles in the St. Lawrence are as high as has been observed in the world’s most contaminated marine sedime... Read more
Scientists at the Univ. of Southampton are aiming to develop a handheld testing device to provide same day diagnosis from a patient’s bedside. In the fictional Star-Trek universe, the tricor... Read more
“Silicone Wristbands as Personal Passive Samplers“ From “Livestrong” to “Purple Paws,” trendy wristbands have come to represent causes from cancer to ending cruelty to animals. A... Read more
An eyesore and a tripping hazard in one: cable clutter is a real nuisance. Now a new kind of antenna is set to banish the pest, hidden in tables and supplying electronic devices with power.... Read more
Microplastics have become a big concern in the world’s oceans and estuaries. Water pollution remains a significant problem in bodies of water large and small worldwide; however, in addition... Read more
An international team of experts reported today that evidence linking hormone-mimicking chemicals to human health problems has grown stronger over the past decade An international team of ex... Read more
Breathing sensors built into romper suits could help prevent sudden cot deaths in the future. The basis for this is a stretchable printed circuit board that fits to the contours of the body... Read more
Startling results of a research trial in Bradford into the effectiveness of a drug to treat severe allergic asthma have been presented to the European Respiratory Society congress in Vienna.... Read more
In search of a sustainable alternative to dumping at sea or disposal on land, a Scandinavian consortium blended contaminated sediment with a special mix of binders to produce a safe construc... Read more
