Plastic fibers found in tap water around the world, study reveals

Microplastic contamination has been found in tap water in countries around the world, leading to calls from scientists for urgent research on the implications for health. Scores of tap water samples from more than a dozen nations were...

Scientists spend a decade perfecting BPA removal method

Scientists from the US and New Zealand have designed a catalytic system to efficiently remove 99 percent of the controversial compound bisphenol A (BPA) from wastewater in 30 minutes. The simple treatment is the result of a project that has run for over a decade.

As Harvey hovers, researchers take stock

After a weekend spent bracing against record-breaking rains and catastrophic flooding, many scientists remain in suspense about how Hurricane Harvey will affect their research. Many are still unable to return to their labs and field sites to assess any damage. But some researchers...