SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- They may have started out their lives sitting on your desk, but in the last year alone, old computers, monitors, and other electronic devices combined to create a staggering 57 ...

A new type of “smart pill” designed to confirm when medications are actually swallowed could one day help doctors better track whether patients are taking prescriptions as directed. The technology, ...

In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

The COVID-19 pandemic drove a huge demand for disposable face coverings, like face masks. 1 While an important tool against the spread of the virus, these are typically made of synthetic polymers like ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of ...

We've all been there. Standing in the store aisle, reaching for the product with the little green leaf on the package, ...