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A close-up of a hand holding a lit cigarette, producing swirling smoke against a blurred background.

Business

Born after 2008? You won't be able to buy tobacco products in the UK, ever

A close-up view of small white spheres scattered on a dark, shimmering surface.

Outdoors

Officials investigating discovery of toxic mothballs scattered across beach

A blue tang fish swims among coral and seaweed in a vibrant underwater scene.

Outdoors

Remarkable underwater footage captures fish changing colors in mere seconds

Self-healing composite fibers.

Tech

New self-healing composite material may enable cars and planes to last for centuries

A spoonful of colorful microplastic fragments rests over a decorative plate against a light blue background.

Home

Microplastics found in 100% of brains, but far less than RFK Jr. claim

A person talking about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Outdoors

How many Sour Patch Kids would it take to fill the entire Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

The moringa tree.

Outdoors

Ancient 'miracle tree' can remove 98% of microplastics from drinking water

A hand sprays produce wash on vegetables in a colander.

Food

94% of pesticides can be removed from produce with this wash

Aerial view of a waterfront city at twilight, showcasing buildings, bridges, and marina boats.

Outdoors

Nearly 50% of world's waterways are contaminated with plastic, cigarette butts

Products that should last years, if not lifetimes, but instead are built to last a mere three months and then be tossed out feel unnecessarily problematic.

Home

Shopper issues warning after finding frustrating problem with new electric toothbrush: 'Seriously?'

A large red Coca-Cola sign atop a modern building against a clear sky.

Business

Coca-Cola threatens to back out of recycling scheme over reputation concerns

A young student speaks to an audience.

Tech

17-year-old student develops tool to rapidly diagnose malaria, other blood diseases