Over the past century, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased dramatically. This rise has contributed to global warming and led to many harmful effects, including shifting ...

The molecular-scale design of materials is one of the major frontiers in modern science. Flat, highly conjugated organic molecules are already used in advanced technologies such as chemical sensors, ...

They’re tenacious, which is very good for a milk jug or a car bumper. But they don’t easily break down, which is bad for the environment. From the 1950s, when plastics were first produced in ...

To wood or not to wood, that's been the question! Ever since oil-based plastics burst onto the manufacturing scene, cost, ...

Dassault Aviation SA unveiled its new business jet, the Falcon 10X, in France on Tuesday. The French aircraft manufacturer's new model will be the company's largest business aircraft. The new jet line ...

Integrating superabsorbent polymers with calcium-carbonate-producing bacteria in concrete significantly reduces shrinkage and enhances structural performance.

Of all the major types of materials used today, plastics are one of the fastest-growing categories and offer the greatest opportunity for innovation. Decades of development towards improving the ...

You probably do not think about your bath mat until it smells musty or feels damp underfoot. Yet the material you choose can either release moisture quickly or trap it, turning a simple rug into a ...

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

When the dryer buzzes, most of us peel the soft gray fluff from the lint screen and toss it without a second thought. It ...

If you care about sustainability, buying something as simple as a pillowcase can feel surprisingly hard. Search for “sustainable sheets” and you’re flooded with familiar and tantalising promises: ...

The Herman Miller x Logitech Embody is a fantastic gaming chair. In fact, it's one that I keep coming back to after nearly six years, despite plenty of opportunities to trade it in for something newer ...