‘Forever chemicals’ in alligators may affect their immune systems

A study of North Carolina alligators found elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in the blood. They also had odd lesions, researchers say.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Oct. 20, 2022 ~5 min

Tiny particles work together to do big things

Simple microparticles can beat rhythmically together, generating an oscillating electrical current that could be used to power microrobotic devices.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 13, 2022 ~7 min


Celebrating 20 years of discovery, Picower Institute looks ahead to continuing impact

At an exhibition marking two decades since a transformative gift from the Picower Foundation, current and alumni members described research at the forefront of neuroscience and beyond.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Oct. 12, 2022 ~15 min

Nobel Prize: How click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry are transforming the pharmaceutical and material industries

Click and bioorthogonal chemistry has enabled researchers to closely study how molecules work in their natural state in living organisms, with applications that span from cancer treatment to polymers.

Heyang (Peter) Zhang, PhD Candidate in Chemistry, University at Buffalo • conversation
Oct. 7, 2022 ~6 min

Cooling conundrum: HFCs were the 'safer' replacement for another damaging chemical in refrigerators and air conditioners – with a treaty now phasing them out, what's next?

The U.S. Senate voted to ratify the Kigali Amendment, agreeing to phase down climate-warming HFCs. Some alternatives exist.

Scott Denning, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min

US Senate ratifies treaty to phase down climate-warming HFCs from refrigerators and air conditioners – but what will replace them this time?

HFCs had been the ‘safer’ replacement for another damaging chemical. Now they’re on the way out under the Kigali Amendment.

Scott Denning, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min

Many school uniforms contain dangerous ‘forever chemicals’

About a quarter of US children wear school uniforms. A new study shows stain-resistant uniforms may expose them to harmful PFAS chemicals.

Ken Bikoff-Indiana • futurity
Sept. 21, 2022 ~5 min

J-WAFS awards $150K Solutions grant to Patrick Doyle and team for rapid removal of micropollutants from water

The grant will enable pilot-scale water treatment systems to be built and tested using sustainable hydrogel microparticles.

Carolyn Blais | Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Systems Lab • mit
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min


Turning carbon dioxide into valuable products

Assistant Professor Ariel Furst and her colleagues are looking to DNA to help guide the process.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Sept. 7, 2022 ~14 min

How to destroy a 'forever chemical' – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn't going away soon

PFAS can be filtered, but getting rid of the chemicals is a monumental challenge. A new breakthrough offers some hope.

Hui Li, Professor of Environmental and Soil Chemistry, Michigan State University • conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 ~8 min

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