Polar bear fur could hold the secret to replacing ‘forever chemicals’
How can this be?’ A physicist, Holst normally doesn’t think about polar bears. But about five years ago, she was watching a German television program that mentioned the Arc ...
Researchers found a bacteria that eats forever chemicals and their toxic waste
Forever chemicals, scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been around since the 1950s. They ...
Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’
Peaslee has previously found PFAS in other consumer products like cosmetics, fast food wrappers, contact lenses, and dental ...
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UNC Charlotte chemistry professor develops solution to 'forever chemicals' in water
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina has been at the center of the growing concern over "forever chemicals" contaminating ...
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere—New Study Has Linked Them to Cell Death in Our Nervous System
The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...
Here’s How to Tell If Your Smartwatch Band Has Forever Chemicals
Metal: Metal wrist bands are incredibly durable and stand up well to the everyday wear and tear your smartwatch will go ...
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Bacteria identified that can eat and digest forever chemicals and their byproducts
Researchers have identified a bacteria strain capable of breaking down and transforming some of the most stubborn forever ...
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals — and even some of their toxic byproducts
“If bacteria survive in a harsh, polluted environment, it’s probably because they have adapted to use surrounding chemical ...
Study: Tap Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Rare Cancers
PFAS from drinking water may contribute to between 4,000 and 7,000 new cases of cancer every year, according to research from ...
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Forever chemicals found in most tap water increase cancer risk by up to 33%
A new study finds forever chemicals or PFAS in US tap water increases cancer risk by up to 33%. Researchers link them to ...
Scientists Discover Bacteria That Eats “Forever Chemicals”
A University at Buffalo study reveals that a strain isolated from contaminated soil can break down the strong carbon-fluorine ...
From Apple to Nike, 15 smart watches found containing high levels of cancer causing 'forever chemicals'
A study by the University of Notre Dame found high levels of harmful 'forever chemicals' in 15 of 22 analyzed brands of smart ...