PFAS

Fraunhofer IFAM has developed fluorine-free coatings that mimic the previously usable properties of the fluoropolymers that were, as the hydrophobic coating on a nonwoven synthetic fabric shows.

November 6, 2024

EU PFAS Ban Pushes Fraunhofer’s Novel PFAS-Free Solutions: How Health Technology is Adapting

Our life is full of complexities. It depends on many factors. One of them is chemicals we use in our daily life. Some chemicals are toxic. That is why the EU (European

Representative Image. Band-Aid. Photo Source: JJuni (pixabay)

Health

26 Bandage Brands Found with PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

Bandages meant to help us heal might be exposing us to harmful chemicals linked to cancer. Tests show that common brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health contain concerning levels of chemicals that are highly resistant to degradation. Recent testing unveiled

February 20, 2025

Microplastics and PFAS Combine to Create Toxic Effects Threatening Aquatic Life and Ecosystems

Health·Plastic·Pollution

New research from the University of Birmingham has exposed concerning evidence about the combined effects of two persistent pollutants – microplastics and PFAS chemicals.

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Popular Smartwatch Bands

Health

A University of Notre Dame study found concerning levels of toxic chemicals in popular smartwatch bands, prompting lawsuits and raising questions about the safety

A close-up view of tap water flowing from a faucet into a glass being held by a person's hand.

Australia·Health·Pollution·Water

31 PFAS Types Found in Sydney Tap Water, 21 Previously Undetected

Scientists at the University of New South Wales have discovered 31 types of PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, with 21 of these never before detected in Australian drinking water. The findings,

Tejal Somvanshi

August 31, 2025

Colorful microplastic particles of various sizes and shapes scattered against a white background, showing the diversity of plastic fragments found in environmental samples.

Pollution·USA·Water

UVM Researchers Find Microplastics on Every Lake Champlain Beach While Developing Solutions for PFAS Chemicals

Vermont’s waterways face invisible threats that two University of Vermont researchers are working to understand and solve. From tiny plastic fragments on Lake Champlain’s beaches to dangerous chemicals lurking in groundwater, these

Govind Tekale

August 23, 2025

Person in yellow beanie examines foam near partially frozen waterway. Photo Source: UNH Research Team.

Pollution

UNH Study: Waterway Foam Shows PFAS Levels Up to 70x Higher

A University of New Hampshire research team used a new device called a skimmer to test foam samples from local waters. They found these toxic substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,”

Rahul Somvanshi

February 22, 2025

Europe·Pollution

PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025