PFAS

Potato field | Credit: The Hebrew University and Artificial Intelligence

Potato leaves revealed a timeless chemical contamination that the soil didn't reveal

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How long it will take for each type of plastic waste to decompose in the ocean. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Endless plastic: Are we polluting the planet forever?

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A study from Norway warns that marine plastic waste is releasing long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals into freshwater bodies, while cleanup efforts are failing to keep up with the rate of pollution buildup.
A firefighter in action. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Pollution on Fire: The Dangers Behind the Fires

Fuel, waste and forest fires cause serious health, environmental and economic damage – from PFAS exposure to heart disease and cancer. Experts warn: We must reduce the use of toxic substances and switch to clean solutions
The IM-1 spacecraft landing on the moon. Illustration: Intuitive Machines.

Intuitive Machines will enable the production of chips in space and their return – with Space Forge

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After the historic landing on the moon, the American company is collaborating with Space Forge to develop a commercial return system – towards producing pure crystals in orbit around the Earth for the global chip market.
Beauty care products. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The dark secret of the beauty industry: toxic substances in cosmetics and personal care products

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Studies conducted in Canada found that some of these products contain per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS), some of which are prohibited for marketing, in concentrations significantly higher than the threshold proposed in the standards. Frequent use of these products corresponds to high concentrations of these substances
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