At a time when concerns about synthetic plastic pollution are hitting an all-time high, researchers at Northeastern University, in Boston, have developed a new bioplastic that dissolves in water.

It’s even recyclable if that becomes relevant. When dissolved in salt water, the plastic’s components can be recovered and reused. In tests, the team recovered 91% of the hexametaphosphate and ...

These minuscule plastics are everywhere — from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains — because they’re so small and lightweight that they easily spread through air, water, and soil. These tiny ...

The DA believes that Joburg Water's board must be dissolved. Images: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images and @JoburgWater/ X Speaking to Briefly News, DA councillor Nicole Van Dyk believes ...

The activity sheet will serve as the Evaluate component of the 5-E lesson plan. Remind students that they have seen the particles of a liquid and solid interact when water dissolved the sugar from an ...

Experts weigh in on the chemicals that can be found in drinking water, how it’s regulated, and what you can do if you’re worried about your water. An employee at a San Diego water treatment ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Researchers have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to ...

The sum of all particulate material dissolved in water. Usually expressed in terms of milligrams per litre (mg/L). It can be measured by evaporating the solvent and measuring the mass of residues left ...

The instructions typically say you should use distilled water in the humidifier, but people often wonder about other options. This article explains why you should use distilled water in your CPAP ...

Various health claims about alkaline water exist, such as its potential to prevent chronic health conditions and improve menopause symptoms. However, not all of these benefits are supported by ...

Che difference between fresh water and sea rvater, in their power of oxidizing metalsj is n the reverse order oi the quantities of oxygen dissolved by them, as given in the preceding experiments ...

Many people question if carbonated water can negatively affect your dental, digestive, or bone health. However, it’s often considered to be a healthy way to stay hydrated. Carbonated water is a ...