Plastic does not naturally biodegrade. The Environmental Protection Agency cites research indicating that once in the environment, plastics can take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose.

New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled into new PET products or upcycled into higher value materials. In experiments, method recovered 94% of monomers ...

On average, the total amount of plastics found in the brain in each of the 2024 samples is about the same amount found in a disposable plastic spoon, say the researchers. What's perhaps even more ...

But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you’re asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and ...

Using data from jurisdictions with mask mandates, the researchers concluded that "mask mandates are, overall, effective in reducing community transmission of respiratory pathogens." The efficacy ...

Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of degrading plastic now suffuse our air, our soil, the food we eat and the water we drink.

Mask developers make big claims that at-home LED masks can be used to treat acne scars, sun damage and fine lines - but does this stand up to scrutiny? Getty Images According to dermatologist Dr ...

Yes, the Aztec clay mask is totally worth the hype ... I mixed the clay with water in a plastic bowl with a rubber spatula. You can mix the clay with raw apple cider vinegar, too, which many ...

I handpicked Susan for this job because she is a longtime champion… — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) March 25, 2025 MAHA alleged that Monarez had promoted vaccinations and masking under the official ...

Read more here. Whether you’re a restless sleeper, every-day napper, or frequent flier, a sleep mask can ensure you get the deep rest you need to function — and there are a lot to choose from.

From the frozen ice caps of the polar regions to the warm waters of the tropical coral reefs, from deep sea vents to shallow seagrass beds, the oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth.