Ultra-processed foods damage health in ways that calories don’t explain
Researchers are getting closer to solving the riddle of how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) harm metabolic, reproductive, and immune…
Bangkok Post – Drastic plastic
In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and…
New transparent window material could cut building energy loss by 50%
In most buildings, windows remain the most vulnerable part of the structure when it comes to energy loss.…
French scientists discover law that predicts how most objects shatter
Fragmentation, the way objects break into pieces, has long intrigued scientists. Researchers have observed that broken objects tend…
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees – POLITICO
At the center of the strategy is carbon, the fundamental building block of a wide range of manufactured…
China offers unlikely glimmer of hope in fight against plastic pollution – POLITICO
The Chinese wild card Countries in the self-named High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution — which backs…
New 3D print method reduces plastic use without losing strength
3D printing may be a breakthrough technology, but it isn’t sustainable. Most printers still rely on petroleum-based plastics,…
Researchers successfully reprogram bacteria to degrade plastics without introducing foreign genes
A multidisciplinary team from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientÃficas (CSIC) and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) has…
EU probes Greece on recycling projects – POLITICO
The company had won the tender for the project despite suggesting that the kiosks would be around five…
Microplastics are in our food, water and air. How can we minimise our exposure to them?
The scourge of plastic pollution will continue to grow, at least for now, after talks to strike a…
PFAS experts answer common questions about ‘forever chemicals’ and the risks to human health
PFAS, it seems, are everywhere. From farmers in Queensland managing contaminated land, to residents north of Perth fighting…
Recyclable ATSP Stuns With “broken wings healing mid-flight”: Game-Changing Plastic Promises Extreme Durability and Greener Manufacturing Future
IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers developed a new heat-resistant, recyclable plastic that promises to transform industries by extending…