Chemistry
EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products that kills thousands of Americans every ...
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High levels of 'forever chemicals' found in those near base
Federal researchers say residents living near an Air National Guard base in northern Delaware have average blood levels of certain toxic manmade chemicals that are significantly higher than national a...
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Nobel in chemistry honors 'greener' way to build molecules
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for finding an “ingenious” and environmentally cleaner way to build molecules that can be used to make a variety of compounds, including medicines...
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Nobel Prize in chemistry honors way of building molecules
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to German scientist Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and Scottish-born scientist David W...
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Nobel Prize in chemistry honors tool to build molecules
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to German scientist Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and Scottish-born scientist David W...
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Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to 2 scientists for a tool to build molecules
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to 2 scientists for a tool to build molecules...
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Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to 2 scientist for a tool to build molecules
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to 2 scientist for a tool to build molecules...
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EPA rule sharply limits HFCs, gases used as refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency is sharply limiting domestic production and use of highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners...
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Ford is betting that solid-state batteries will cut EV costs
Ford has raised its stake in a manufacturer of solid-state batteries — a move that its chief product and operations officer, Hau Thai-Tang, says will strengthen the company’s effort to increase the ra...
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