Forever chemicals in whales have plummeted. Here’s why it might not be good news
Published on 27/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Concentrations of forever chemicals in North Atlantic pilot whales have decreased by…
New AI-driven method enables precise design of highly efficient custom enzymes
Enzymes with specific functions are becoming increasingly important in industry, medicine and environmental protection. For example, they make…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
Biomimetic brain modeling mirrors animal learning and neural dynamics
A new computational model of the brain based closely on its biology and physiology not only learned a…
Commission quietly proposes looser EU rules on recycled plastic in beverage bottles – POLITICO
Brussels wants to boost Europe’s recycling capacity and help the bloc transition to a circular economy. “Pressures on…
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees – POLITICO
At the center of the strategy is carbon, the fundamental building block of a wide range of manufactured…
The Belgian farmer suing TotalEnergies over damage caused by climate change – POLITICO
The case is part of a broader movement of strategic litigation that aims to test the courts and…
Garlic extract is a ‘viable alternative’ to popular mouthwashes: study
Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick…
EU’s weakened climate target raises risk of missing net-zero, top adviser warns – POLITICO
The European Commission’s climate chief Wopke Hoekstra described the deal on Wednesday as “absolutely science-based.” Asked whether he…
Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells
A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient…
Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin’s defenses
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break…
Durability tester says Google’s new $1,800 foldable phone is the first smartphone to explode during his routine test—and he caught it all on camera
A popular tech durability expert has declared Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro Fold the weakest foldable smartphone he…