To see microplastics from space, look for rough ocean surface

Looking at the roughness of the ocean's surface could be a way to spot microplastics pollution from space, report researchers.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~6 min

To see microplastics from space, look for rough ocean surface

Looking at the roughness of the ocean's surface could be a way to spot microplastics pollution from space, report researchers.

Gabe Cherry-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~6 min


PFAS can thwart immune system ‘first responders’

In experiments with cells, the PFAS chemical GenX suppressed the way white blood cells known as neutrophils kill invading pathogens.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Feb. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Time to get rid of your gas stove?

An expert explains the risks of gas stoves and what you can do to protect your health even if you can't switch to electric.

Boston University • futurity
Feb. 7, 2023 ~10 min

Reusable take-out container benefits go up with use

Reusable take-out containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, and costs, but only if customers buy into the idea and return them.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 ~6 min

Unexpected reactions happen when light and nanoplastics meet

"As more plastic debris accumulates in the natural environment, there are increasing concerns about its adverse effects."

Beth Miller-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 10, 2023 ~6 min

DIY filters curb phthalate and PFAS air pollution

Cheap, easy-to-assemble Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce our exposure to indoor air pollutants, research shows.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Dec. 28, 2022 ~6 min

Plastic pledges from top companies don’t mean much

"Three-quarters of the world's 300 largest companies made at least one commitment that was neither time-bound nor measurable."

Duke University • futurity
Dec. 2, 2022 ~5 min


Air pollution may cause far more deaths than previously thought

Fine particulate air pollution causes 1.5 million more premature deaths every year than previously thought.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
Nov. 9, 2022 ~4 min

Particles in the air tied to sudden heart attacks

Researchers have found "strong evidence for the impact of air quality on health." Tiny particles may even cause heart attacks.

Federico Graciano - Duke-NUS • futurity
Nov. 4, 2022 ~6 min

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