Its structure is so effective that scientists are now mimicking it in synthetic materials for filters, electronics, and ...

The new polymer achieves impressive stiffness, up to 11 gigapascals, despite its low density of only 0.5 grams per cubic ...

According to University of Stirling researchers led by Dr Sabine Matallana-Surget, a chemical typically present in sunscreen ...

There are few excuses left for polluting our environment with plastics – and the UK can lead the charge towards a more ...

Scientists found microplastics in fluids around human eggs and sperm. Plastics from cookware and packaging affect human ...

The Water Trees, which the company plans to produce in the U.S., will hold water in a 4.8-millimeter-thick plastic membrane designed to resist fire and last for more than 20 years.

Water expert warns that tap and bottled water contain harmful chemicals, with 200 million Americans drinking ...

A chemical commonly found in sunscreen could be making plastic in oceans even harder to break down, according to University of Stirling research.

Membrane keyboards are one of the most common input devices, as they’re often found in budget laptops and desktop setups. They rely on pressure-sensitive layers (rubber domes) to register inputs.

Common chemicals in plastic linked to over 350,000 deaths from heart disease. Researchers estimate that exposure to phthalates contributes to 13 percent of all heart disease deaths in people ...

Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.