Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed plastics containing “smart elements” that can instantly detect the presence of mercury at or below the drinking water standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection...

Gregg Fleishman is an architect, designer, artist and inventor whose work I’m sure would appeal to all because of its geometry and functionality. Largely influenced by his early work experience in the construction industry, Fleishman’s...

As we are aware, one of the greatest threats to a healthy environment is the indiscriminate disposal of non-biodegradable wastes. Plastics, glass, ceramics and metals primarily account for the manufacturing of various products, automobiles...

Plastics and non-biodegradable materials as we know are the worst enemies to a green environment. Their effects would be surfaced only in the long run. Plastics accumulating underground prevent water seepage thus depleting water in the water...

Large volumes of plastic wastes are accumulated on military, merchant and cruise ships. These plastic accumulations pose a problem in that, they need to be stored on-board, unable to be disposed for several months until the destination port...

Target offers shoppers an unusual message about its gift cards at some stores, advising that they are biodegradable. “Just make sure you spend them first,” the displays conclude.This isn’t just a marketing gimmick. Plastics made...

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin, Madison led by chemical engineer James Dumesic have developed an technique to convert fructose into a polymer precursor. The technique makes use of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which can easily be...

You will be equally surprised to know that many of the gadgets you use at home actually descended from space (not literally otherwise it could be an alien’s gadget). It means gadgets created for use in space, which later became a household...

It has been said that orange peel is rich in health nutrients. In some countries it is also used for various beauty treatments. But, do you know that an oil in orange peel — Limonene can be used to make polymers?! Cornell University...

The ‘One Laptop Per Child’ proposal is continuously kicking up controversies. Keeping aside the questions about its necessity, arguments about its configuration, or push-back about whether it’s really even possible - did one...