Renewable energy technologies like solar panels and EV batteries rely on 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), sparking a debate as the EU proposes broad bans while the chemical industry pushes back over climate goals.
New EU rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation take effect, banning high levels of PFAS in food packaging and sparking concern among small businesses over administrative burdens and costs.
Actor Michael Sheen investigates alleged industrial dumping of toxic PCBs by chemical giant Monsanto across Wales in a new BBC documentary, following residents affected by rare cancers.
At least 13 people were killed, including a child, and 39 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on industrial and civilian targets in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, marking one of the heaviest civilian tolls in months.
Pyeongtaek city officials revealed that the U.S. military failed to answer three hotline calls regarding a reported white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base last month, forcing the city to issue an evacuation alert without direct verification.
Spain's Río Tinto features striking red waters and high acidity caused by ancient geology, extremophile microbes, and thousands of years of mining, serving as a key research site for NASA.
Chinese company Hwatsing develops the country's first integrated six-inch metrology system for wafer polishing, enhancing efficiency in chip manufacturing despite ongoing reliance on foreign suppliers for complex procedures.
Originally conceived as a power canal, the Love Canal site in Niagara Falls became a toxic waste dump, leading to a catastrophic environmental disaster in the 1970s and the creation of the federal Superfund program.
The Environment Agency is considering legal action against Huntsman Polyurethanes in Redcar, North Yorkshire, over rising emissions of the carcinogenic chemical benzene following permit breaches.
One year after heavily armed immigration agents raided a Camarillo greenhouse complex, detaining hundreds and causing one death, three men—an undocumented worker, a protester and a security guard—reflect on the lasting fallout of aggressive federal operations.
US mattress recycling programs have recovered 650 million pounds of materials from over 17 million discarded mattresses, addressing landfill issues and machinery damage. While 18 million mattresses are discarded annually, most end up in landfills due to limited specialized facilities, despite 80% recyclability.
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown metallic alloy, a "hiroshimaite," in beach sands from Hiroshima Bay. Formed by the 1945 atomic blast's extreme heat and rapid cooling, this finding offers insights into material behavior under extreme conditions and aids nuclear forensics.
Brazilian researchers from CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber, enabling Brazil's Federal Police to identify wood origin with 92% accuracy. This forensic tool, based on stable isotope analysis, aims to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber regulations.
Brazilian researchers at CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber by ruling out 92% of the rainforest. This forensic tool provides Brazil's Federal Police with a tamperproof method to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber trade regulations.
Northwestern University researchers found strong evidence that ocean acidification, caused by massive volcanic eruptions from the Kerguelen Plateau, triggered a major extinction event for planktic foraminifera around 113 million years ago. Chemical signals in microscopic shells revealed severe stress on shell-building organisms, offering insights into modern ocean changes.
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing, received China’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. She emphasized that scientific collaboration should transcend rivalry, describing science as a universal language benefiting all society.
Europe faces severe disruption as record low water levels on the Rhine and Danube hinder cargo transport, forcing industries like chemicals, oil, and steel to reduce output. Nuclear power plants in Hungary and Romania have shut down reactors, increasing reliance on imports and raising power prices, while Serbia's fuel and grain shipments are also affected.
KWS attributes the deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli National Park, Kenya, to pesticide ingestion, likely cyanide from tomato farms. Analysis of carcasses revealed traces of the toxic chemical, raising concerns for wider wildlife and livestock populations.
The US sanctions 8 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China and the UAE, amid ongoing economic campaign against Tehran.
Syngenta will stop selling paraquat in Australia due to new regulations making it commercially unviable, despite the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) finding no increased Parkinson’s disease risk from approved uses. The decision follows June's restrictions to mitigate acute exposure and animal risks.
RMIT University scientists developed a reusable magnetic material that removes over 95% of micro- and nanoplastics, heavy metals, and drug residues from water within an hour. The cost-effective technology, showing early promise against PFAS, is being tested for commercial deployment in Australia, the US, and Europe.
Researchers at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad discovered that superworms (Zophobas morio larvae) can safely and efficiently clean animal skeletons for museum collections. This method avoids harsh chemicals and bone damage, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional techniques.
China's NMPA has approved a rare-disease therapy for commercial sales to treat narcolepsy type 1 in individuals aged 16 and older. The unnamed drug previously received fast-track status in the US and orphan-drug designation in Japan and the EU, indicating international recognition for its importance.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) announced 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant posts. Online applications open August 14, 2026, and close September 13, 2026, for positions across India.
