PFAS levels in shallow soils
The Innovation Platform spoke with the British Geological Survey about its collaborative study for the Environment Agency investigating…
Early PFAS exposure linked to increased intestinal inflammation in children
New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that exposure to per- and…
Apple class action alleges smartwatch bands contain toxic PFAS chemicals
(Photo Credit: Hadrian/Shutterstock) Apple Watch PFAS class action overview: Who: A group of consumers has filed a class…
Elephant seal pups rack up PFAS while nursing
Northern elephant seal females and pups go through intense cycles of fueling and fasting. Thanks to extremely…
UK nutritionist warns ‘stop wearing your Apple Watch’: Shares dangers; clarifies he wants to create awareness, not panic
For millions, the Apple Watch is a permanent fixture of daily life — a silent partner that tracks…
Lessons from the sea: Nature shows us how to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of batteries
As the world races to electrify everything from cars to cities, the demand for high-performance, long-lasting batteries is…
‘Forever chemicals’ may triple risk of fatty liver disease in adolescents
Reading time: 2 minutes A study co-led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has found…
Silicon-based Lewis acids could break down PFAS chemicals
A research team from the UniSysCat Cluster of Excellence at TU Berlin has synthesised silicon-based super Lewis acids…
There’s Plenty Of Water On Mars For Future Colonists
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at water on Mars, how new technology could end…
Research uncovers genetic impact of PFAS exposure in firefighters
Firefighters risk their lives daily to protect others, but new research shows they may be facing a silent,…
The Eye-Opening Science of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
It’s a pretty risky business trying to take a blood sample from a polar bear – one of…