We tested if a specialised magnetic powder could remove microplastics from drinking water: the answer is yes

In a recent study, we tested a practical fix: two “magnetic cleaning powders” that can attach onto microplastics in water; ...

A New Study Shows Microplastics Are Hiding in Vegetables — Here’s How to Cut Your Exposure

A new study found microplastics in vegetables. These smart kitchen swaps — like water filters and wood cutting boards — can help cut your exposure.
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How To Wash Pears To Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to an Expert

The best way to clean most produce items, including pears, is to rinse them under clean water, Schaffner says. A few seconds under running water should be plenty.

NASA spacecraft to grab an asteroid sample

A NASA probe orbiting an asteroid over 100 million miles from Earth will make a perilous attempt on Tuesday to snatch a sample from the celestial body’s rocky surface to bring home the space agency’s ...

Sticky ammonia is tricky to measure: Innovative field method reveals scale of problem

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH₄) and nitrous ...