Turning The Tide on Plastic Pollution Requires a Bold Global Effort
We are at a tipping point. Plastic pollution is affecting planet, animal, and human health.
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could replace some antibiotics
The particles, which are activated by laser light, could be used to clean infected wounds or to kill off decay-causing dental plaque.
Texas Company Creating Tiny Particle Accelerators for People to Buy
Particle accelerators, usually the size of small cities, accelerate electrons to immense speeds using electric fields, producing X-rays.
Plastic-Lined Cups and Tea Bags Release Nanoparticles into Liquids
A study conducted by researchers sought to determine whether these food-grade plastic films can also be a source of the particles.
World's Fastest Spinning Object Created by Scientists
"It's always exciting to set a world record," Tongcang Li from Purdue University said.
Teabags Can Release Billions of Microplastics into Your Drink, Study Finds
"We were shocked to see the high number of plastic particles released into the beverage," a co-author of the study told Newsweek.
Tiny Diamonds Might Be Beaming Mystery Space Signals
Diamonds are an astronomer's best friend.
Tea Leaf Particles Can Decimate Lung Cancer Cells
Scientists think these particles might be useful for computers, solar cells and medical applications.
Glasses Could Be Replaced With Eye Drops
Good news could be on the horizon for near- and far-sighted patients.
Invisible Material Achievable With DNA, Gold Particles
"We can make structures that nobody's ever even conceived of before; this is a true man-over-nature event."
Future NASA Planes Could Cross Country in One Hour
The secret is in their ability to withstand heat.
Scientists Create the Superman of Metals
The material could revolutionize production of automobiles, airplanes and spacecraft.
Fighting Cancer With Scorpion and Honeybee Venom
The results are promising, but the technology has to be proven in live animals before it can be considered for humans.