Our sun, like all stars, is made mostly of hydrogen and helium. They are by far the most abundant elements, formed in the early moments of the universe. But our star is also rich in other elements ...

New laser-based technology detects and chemically identifies nanoplastics in human fluids. Findings raise concern over ...

The Ocean Recovery Alliance, headquartered in Hong Kong, has released “Towards Circular Plastics: Assessing the Impact of Recycling Technologies in Tackling Plastic Pollution,” a report that assesses ...

Microplastics have previously been detected throughout the human body including in the blood, saliva, liver, kidneys, lungs, ...

A new method for detecting nanoplastics in liquids allows for a more comprehensive analysis of single particles.

The Food Safety Authority (FSA) explains that the law requires any plastic containers that come into contact with food or drink “must be safe for human health, must not change the food’s ...

Agriculture Canada research scientist Qiang Liu and his research team at the University of Guelph are trying to find new ways ...

In the high-stakes arena of clean technology investment, few sectors present as much untapped potential as advanced plastic ...

The chemical industry continues to be a major driver of plastic drums demand, primarily for handling petrochemicals, fertilizers, and specialty chemicals. Industries in these sectors require heavy ...

US researchers have discovered a new way to put tyres that are no longer on the road back into the loop. Chemical recycling ...

A new Harvard study is raising concerns over the use of synthetic braiding hair, warning that it may contain harmful ...