You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...

Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water.

A woman branded a “real-life Rapunzel” by her friends and family ... “It just felt so light.” Now Anaram has no plans to grow her hair back to its original length and is enjoying her ...

Another possible purpose: “It appears that opsins signal melanocytes to make more melanin in response to UV exposure,” saysDr. Shamban. As we learn more about how light, in all its wavelengths ...

Highlighter pens contain chemicals that absorb visible light as well as ultraviolet (UV) light, which humans cannot see. The UV light “excites” the electrons in the ink’s molecules and ...

Published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, this study showcases an impressive 96.7% PET conversion rate, presenting a promising method for addressing plastic pollution and supporting a ...

Our brains are increasingly plastic. Minuscule shards and flakes of polymers are surprisingly abundant in brain tissue, a study of postmortem brains shows. This appraisal of microplastics and ...

To further investigate, the researchers simulated real-world conditions by placing boiling water in plastic containers for one, five, and fifteen minutes, extracting chemicals that could leach ...

Recent research highlights that eating from plastic takeout containers may elevate the risk of congestive heart failure due to gut microbiota changes and inflammation. The study, comprising 3,000 ...

An 18-year-old man is on life support after falling from a light pole Sunday in Philadelphia as Eagles fans celebrated the team’s NFC Championship win over the Commanders in the streets ...