Teeny-Tiny Bits and Pieces of Plastic Found in Arctic Sea Ice

Teeny-Tiny Bits and Pieces of Plastic Found in Arctic Sea Ice

This indicates microplastic pollution is a bigger problem than believed

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Even Low BPA Concentrations Affect Fetal Development in Primates

Even Low BPA Concentrations Affect Fetal Development in Primates

The chemical is believed to cause similar adverse effects in humans, too

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 21st, 2014
Synthesizing Plastic Crystals Made Easier than Ever

Synthesizing Plastic Crystals Made Easier than Ever

Researchers say these materials could be used in e-ink screens

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 19th, 2013
Exposure to Phthalates Can Trigger Premature Births

Exposure to Phthalates Can Trigger Premature Births

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 15th, 2013
BPA Exposure Ups Miscarriage Risk by 80%, Evidence Suggests

BPA Exposure Ups Miscarriage Risk by 80%, Evidence Suggests

This chemical is commonly found in many plastics, the lining of canned foods

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 5th, 2012
Common Chemical Found in Plastics Poses Threats to Public Health

Common Chemical Found in Plastics Poses Threats to Public Health

The risks individuals face are greater when BPA becomes metabolized

Waste Oil Can Serve to Produce Bioplastics, Researchers Argue

Waste Oil Can Serve to Produce Bioplastics, Researchers Argue

This finding can help significantly reduce environmental contamination

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 27th, 2012
Highly Specialized X-Ray Mirror Under Development

Highly Specialized X-Ray Mirror Under Development

Inspiration for this technology came from a common household item

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 8th, 2012
The Future Brings Us Green, Plastic Cars

The Future Brings Us Green, Plastic Cars

Researcher develops steel-tough, environmentally-friendly plastic

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 3rd, 2010
Dangerous BPA Can Pass Through the Skin

Dangerous BPA Can Pass Through the Skin

New Study Advances Our Knowledge of Wrinkles

New Study Advances Our Knowledge of Wrinkles

They are extremely complicated to explain

CO2 Could Be Turned Into Plastic

CO2 Could Be Turned Into Plastic

Company gets grant to investigate the process

Organic Compound Promising for Plastics Production

Organic Compound Promising for Plastics Production

It could replace more dangerous chemicals currently in use

Glare-Free Displays Derived from Moths' Eye Patterns

Glare-Free Displays Derived from Moths' Eye Patterns

Researchers are working on ways of making this possible

Plastics Can Now Be Made Without Using Crude Oil

Plastics Can Now Be Made Without Using Crude Oil

Natural gas can be used for the same task

 
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