Long-lasting environmental pollutants known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," can remain in the environment for up to 1,000 ...

Our system harnesses energy from cheap blue LEDs to drive a set of chemical reactions. After absorbing light, the ...

The finding follows a joint survey by the Environment Ministry and land ministry to assess the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, which are ...

“We actually saw a full-page ad in a magazine that promoted ‘fluoroelastomer’ watch bands, and my research group was surprised to see anybody advertising PFAS in a product,” Graham ...

Research has suggested over 200 million Americans likely drink water contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to a host of health issues, including cancer. But up until now ...

AFTON, Minn. — A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information. It's apparent at Kris Hansen's Afton home that ...

It's made from a chemical called PFAS. PFAS are characterized by a chain of carbons with fluorine bonds and a functional group. One end likes water and the other does not and repels it.

PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are seen in this file photo taken in Kyoto in September 2024. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Chemicals potentially harmful to human health, collectively known as ...

LAKE ELMO, Minn. — PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health. According to the ...

Prior research has shown that more than a fifth of Americans wear a smartwatch or a fitness tracker — and they do so for ...

There is growing concern about PFAS substances, which have been detected in drinking water around the nation. The overall picture remains unclear. Therefore, the ministry must assess the situation ...