Swiss researchers from ETH Zurich developed a process to extract gold from electronic waste using whey proteins from cheese production. This new method demonstrates the potential of electronic waste, ...

Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest trenches of the sea. They’re in bottled water, human placentas and breast milk.

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There are as many types of sponges as there are household tasks. Find the one that’s right for the job. You probably don’t think of yourself as a person who has opinions about sponges. But take a beat ...