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Pair Calls for More Research into "Indoor Chemistry"

Concerned that little is known about its impact on human health, two researchers — one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and the other from the University of Toronto in Canada — are calling for an examination into the chemical reactions possibly occurring in homes and buildings.

Amazon Preparing to Launch Delivery Service

According to a recent report, retail giant Amazon is throwing its hat into the delivery ring by offering a shipping service to select businesses.

Study Links Air Pollution to Unethical Behavior

Reviewing data from a handful of both experimental and archival studies, researchers are citing anxiety -- which is associated with unethical behavior -- caused by levels of air pollution as a possible explanation.

Japanese Farmer Grows Banana with Edible Peel

Hoping to create a banana that was both pesticide-free and more flavorful than current offerings, Japanese farmer Setsuzo Tanaka instead created an organic banana encased in an edible peel

Tiny Microplastics in the Ocean Also a Threat to Whales, Sharks: Study

Amid concerns for how microplastics are affecting the smallest organisms in our oceans comes new research revealing the impact on some of the ocean’s largest marine creatures as well.

With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative

Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.

Computer Models Used to Discover How to Kill Deadly Bacteria Spores

Researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering have finally figured out bacteria behaviors using computer models.

Sales of Bottled Water Driven by Desire for Immortality

Thirst isn't the only factor driving the sale of bottled water. According to a new study, researchers assert that the desire to be immortal also plays a role in the sale of the product, despite concerns that bottled water might not be good for the consumer or the environment.

Moon Covered With 400,000 Pounds of Human Trash

Human trash, leftover from both manned and unmanned visits to the moon, has accumulated on the moon's surface in excess of 400,000 pounds in volume.

The Fight Against Tooth Decay Gets New Ally in "Smart" Material

Getting a filling is not always a quick solution for cavities. In fact, that solution can often result in additional problems for the patient with bacteria digging under these fillings and causing new cavities.

Bananas, Grapes Among Worst Food Waste Culprits

To tackle the issue of food waste, everyone — from government agencies to citizens — has a role to play. And the retail industry is not exempt despite wasting less food than goes wasted in households. As such, researchers from Karlstad University have conducted research to determine what foods account for those wasted most by retailers

Finally! Beer Brewed Using 100 Percent Renewable Power

A new symbol will soon appear on the label of every Budweiser brewed in the U.S., the first country in which the beer will be brewed using 100 percent renewable energy.

Airplane May Get Second Life as a Library

After narrowly escaping disaster earlier this month, a Pegasus Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 plane may get a second life as a library.

New 3D Printing Material Changes Color When Exposed to UV Light

Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are developing a way to change up the color of 3D printed objects that have already been printed.

Salt Used to Treat Winter Roads Also a Threat to U.S. Waters

Experts, fearing that road salt is beginning to affect the nation’s waterways, are urging state and local agencies to consider safer alternatives for treating icy roadways.

Smog Vacuum Turns Air Pollution into Jewelry

With smog and air pollution plaguing cities worldwide, the Smog Free Tower from artist and designer Dan Roosegaarde from Studio Roosegaarde is one attempt to remedy the problem while also offering a unique final destination for the filtered smog: jewelry.

Study Investigates the Carbon Footprint of Sandwiches

Considering the number of sandwiches consumed each year -- over 11.5 billion in the U.K. alone, according to the British Sandwich Association, researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a first-of-its-kind study examining the carbon footprint of both home-made and pre-packaged sandwiches.

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