pollution
Black Carbon Contributes To Global Warming
Particles produced from incomplete fossil fuel combustion and biomass burning go through a stage where they absorb more light, contributing to global warming.
Cleaning Up Oil Spills With 3D-Printed Skimmers
Researchers have designed oil-skimmers that can be 3D-printed in the field as a practical way to filter and store oil from spills.
This Bacteria Lives Off Plastic, And It’s Fantastic
Researchers have isolated a bacterial strain that uses PET plastic, one of the main culprits of environmental pollution, as its main source of carbon for growth.
Fish In Cat Food Could Trigger Feline Hyperthyroidism
Fish-flavored cat food, instead of exposure to flame retardants, was found to be a cause of hyperthyroidism in cats.
UK And Chinese Scientists Join Forces To Combat Air Pollution
£5.5 million has been set aside for five four-year projects to study air pollution in Chinese megacities.
Microplastic Waste Found In Sea Salt
Microplastics, which could potentially cause cell damage, have been found in sea salt available in Chinese supermarkets.
Cleaning The Oceans With Sulfur And Orange Peels
An unlikely pair—sulfur and orange peels—form a new material that can absorb toxic mercury from both the ocean and the soil.
Hydrophobic Surfaces Reduce Salt Solubility In Water
Hydrophobic or water-repelling surfaces can influence the solubility of salts in water, a finding which could inform the design of drugs and self-cleaning surfaces.
Modi’s Health Agenda Fit To Walk Not Run
One year after his election as prime minister of India, how does Modi's record on public health stand?
