This startling mechanism for promoting depolymerization relies on an additive that many plastics already contain: a pigment called carbon black that gives plastic its black color. Through a process ...

An alarming study on black plastic had a major math error. But it reveals bigger questions that have yet to be addressed.

Because recycling machines can't recognize the color black, black plastic used to make items like electronics often ends up in our landfills. It's those discarded electronics that are treated ...

It might be time for a kitchen utensil overhaul. A new study found that black-colored plastic — common in spatulas, tongs, and other kitchen tools — may contain potentially cancerous chemicals ...

That black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer? It may be time to toss it. Recently, there’s been lots of buzz about the dangers of cooking with black plastic utensils — think spoons ...

A startling discovery made public in July that metallic rocks were apparently producing oxygen on the Pacific Ocean’s seabed, where no light can penetrate, was a scientific bombshell. Initial ...

If you've been active on TikTok in recent months, you've probably seen a buzzy video or two surrounding the black ... color into your kitchen,” she explains. "Microwave cookware should be ...

Starting with one type of product can be a manageable place to start reducing chance of harm, suggests a team of ...

The dye has been used in processed foods for its bright red colour. In a significant move to protect public health, the US Food and Drug Administration announced today it will ban the use of Red ...