Chemicals

Green Impact Scientists engineer bacteria to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics

Scientists are engineering bacteria to produce biodegradable plastics, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and tackling plastic waste.

Discoveries Surprising results from the heaviest element ever chemically studied Rebecca Shavit

Health Origami paper sensors could help early detection of infectious diseases Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Scientists develop a smarter way to recycle polyurethane Joshua Shavit

Global Good 80% of Americans exposed to harmful chemicals found in breakfast cereals Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 80% of Americans exposed to dangerous chemicals found in both Cheerios and Quaker Oats Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Single-atom-thick gold (Goldene) opens doors to a clean-tech revolution Joshua Shavit

Discoveries 80% of Americans exposed to harmful chemicals found in both Cheerios and Quaker Oats Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Hand sanitizers and other household chemicals pose threat to brain health, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries 80% of Americans exposed to dangerous chemical found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Groundbreaking chemical compounds stop active cancer cells, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries 80% of Americans exposed to dangerous chemical contained in Cheerios and Quaker Oats Joshua Shavit

Discoveries What makes the Stradivarius violin’s special and unique sound?Joseph Shavit

Discoveries First global study spotlights pesticides impact on the environment Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Coffee drinking connected to Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease Joseph Shavit

Discoveries The secret of Stradivarius violin’s special and unique sound discovered Joseph Shavit

Discoveries The secret of the Stradivarius violin’s unique sound revealed Joseph Shavit