(CN) — Scientists in China have developed a biodegradable foam that they say can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, a major breakthrough in an effort to combat a pervasive environmental ...

In Colorado, we know all too well the devastating impacts of wildfires. The loss of community, loss of loved ones, loss of homes, and more brought on by fires is a traumatic experience far too many ...

Researchers have shown how biodegradable plastic can be turned into a foam that can be used as insulation in walls or in flotation devices. A team at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand put ...

For years, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has been the gold standard for suppressing and extinguishing petroleum-based fires. But its effectiveness has come with a cost: the presence of PFAS, ...

Emballageteknik has helped Stora Enso adapt its wood-based Papira foam to transport Thorlabs Sweden's sensitive optical and ...

The soles on a new pair of sneakers from a startup called Blueview look like they’re made from ordinary polyurethane foam. But the material, which took more than six years to develop, is partly ...

ATLANTA, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a major shift in its product portfolio, WinCup, a leading national manufacturer of disposable foodservice products, has announced it will transition its ...

SPRINGFIELD — Ninth graders at The Springfield Renaissance School never imagined their science class would be rooting through trash after lunch, especially on nacho day. And no one thought nearly a ...