Infants are being exposed to PFAS chemicals in breast milk
A new study finds that currently used PFAS — thought to be less dangerous than "legacy" versions — are becoming increasingly common in our bodies
Tear gas used in 2020 protests wreaked havoc on people's health
The chemical control isn't just a short-term irritant. For many, it caused lasting physical and psychological effects, including menstrual issues
Chemicals called SVOCs, emitted from household objects, are altering children's microbiomes
SVOCs are found in plastics, flooring, furniture, and more
PFAS chemicals reach remote oceans and accumulate in whales, dolphins, and other ocean life
Scientists studying the 'forever chemicals' say this trend is concerning
Widespread PFAS chemical pollution will likely make COVID-19 worse
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
Industrial chemical polluters are almost unregulated in the US. We can do more
The existing regulatory framework puts too much burden on the Environmental Protection Agency — and too little on manufacturers
Chemists are decoding the fruity scent of lemur stink flirting
New study identifies the molecules of a key lemur scent, but experts hesitate to call them pheromones
What "Dark Waters" gets right about the DuPont/PFAS water pollution case
The movie underscores the dangers of polyfluoroalyl substances in the environment and the corporate malfeasance that led to it
Newly designed copper nanocubes allow chemists to break down carbon dioxide through a simple chemical reaction
This development should make chemistry and industry a little greener
Researchers optimized a reaction involving DEAD to reduce chemical waste
The Mitsunobu reaction is key to using alcohols in organic chemistry, but it also generates considerable chemical waste
The rise of a mysterious lung illness begins to expose the dangers of vaping
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control have reported at least 450 cases in 33 U.S. states, as policy makers call for action
These unregulated, potentially dangerous chemicals are probably already in your bloodstream
Researchers have known that there are unsafe compounds in our water for decades, but the government is just starting to catch up
Why don't Americans care about chemicals?
We need chemicals for daily life, but seem to feel 'apocalypse fatigue' around their dangers
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Beetles exploit bacteria labor to grow their exoskeletons
New research has revealed a "symbiotic organ" in weevils, showing how tiny organisms shape larger life
We've poured thousands of manmade chemicals into the ocean. Now they're mixing in unpredictable ways.
We're just starting to learn about the effects of POP soup and what we can do about it.