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A recent survey of microplastic pollution in Monterey Bay has found microplastics in seabirds, anchovies and in the water, with around a quarter of the particles having the potential to cause hormonal disruption.

A new study has, for the first time, demonstrated a link between phthalates – a group of chemicals found in many consumer products – and the increased growth of uterine tumors known as fibroids.

A newly-developed artificial photosynthesis system that could one day be used to produce ethanol, methane or other fuels, is an order of magnitude more efficient than current systems.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have solved an important piece of the animal evolution puzzle as their new study reveals that our ancient ancestors were more complex than originally thought.

A new study suggests e-cigarette users may be exposed to unsafe and potentially unhealthy levels of particulate matter in flavored refill liquids.

More than 100 scientists sent a letter to the World Health Organization urging a complete overhaul or withdrawal of the organization’s draft drinking water guidelines for the two most well-studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

According to a study, carbon dioxide can be captured from the atmosphere and repurposed into carbon monoxide and synthetic natural gas.

Deli meat and cheese purchased at deli counters in multiple states have been identified as the likely sources of this an outbreak of Listeria in the US.

Researchers have constructed a high-quality, chromosome-scale genome of pearl oysters, which they hope can be used to find resilient strains.

A recent study suggests that fine particulate matter causes an additional 1.5 million premature deaths annually.