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Toxic Chemicals in Most Plastic Packaging
Plastic products in Germany contain potentially harmful chemicals, with three-quarters of them containing such substances. Even bioplastics have been found to contain dangerous chemicals. Spanish
Million Times Thinner Gold Plate
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a new two-layered gold material that accelerates chemical processes ten times faster than currently used nanoparticles. The
Germany’s Plastic Recycling Rate: 16%
Plastic waste is a growing problem worldwide, and Germany is no exception. According to a recent study by the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland
Heat-Powered Air Conditioning System
Revolutionary Cooling Device Uses Heat Instead of Electricity and Chemicals As global temperatures continue to rise, air conditioning units are becoming increasingly necessary. However, these
Illegal FCKW Emissions in China
China has been found to be using large amounts of Fluorochlorocarbon (FCKW), a substance that has been banned worldwide since 1987 due to its ozone-depleting
Angkor Wat temple complex decaying
The famous temple complex of Angkor Wat is at risk of decay due to environmental factors such as groundwater and temperature fluctuations. The sandstone temples
Microplastics Spread Through the Air
In a remote mountain region in the French Pyrenees, researchers have discovered a surprisingly high concentration of microplastics. It appears that these small plastic particles
Eco-Friendly Magnetic Cooling System Unveiled
Innovative magnetocaloric cooling systems could soon replace traditional chemical refrigerants, according to researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques in Freiburg, Germany. Current
Plastic pollutes our oceans.
The world’s population of around 7.5 billion people generates a significant amount of waste, with the biggest problem being the eight billion tons of plastic
New hydrogen train replaces diesel
A new hydrogen-powered train, known as the Hydrail, has been unveiled in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The train, manufactured by Alstom, is designed to replace traditional diesel
