For years, recycling has been built on promises. Promises that systems would scale, that quality would hold, that recycled materials could replace virgin ones without compromise. The truth has been ...

It's moldable, biocompatible and glitters like gold. Plastic that can conduct an electric charge is a material that can be used for everything from sensors that can monitor our health to self-cooling ...

This video explores the accidental discoveries that shaped the development of plastic materials. From early breakthroughs like Bakelite to the unexpected creation of polyethylene in 1933, we trace how ...

"Turning what was once considered difficult into routine." Scientists make breakthrough discovery that could solve major issue with plastic: 'Real-world applications' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Scientists at Harvard have discovered how salts like lithium bromide break down tough proteins such as keratin—not by ...

A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more efficient. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new plastic ...

Scientists at the U. of Copenhagen have converted plastic waste into a CO2 capture solution, tackling two global issues - plastics and the climate - at once ...

The next big plastic alternative doesn't come from a lab or a factory; it comes from a vineyard. Researchers have transformed ...

Abstract: Heavy equipment operation is a responsible and difficult task causing mental workload on a human operator and exposing the operator to a range of harmful factors. Human factors and ...