Rise in Premature Births Linked to Synthetic Chemicals in Food Packaging and Personal Care Products
A new study suggests that synthetic chemicals found in food packaging and personal care products, known as phthalates, could be contributing to the rise in premature births. These ‘everywhere chemicals’ have been shown to disrupt hormones and impact the functioning of the placenta, potentially triggering preterm labor. The study identified a specific phthalate, DEHP, commonly found in food packaging, as a significant contributor to preterm births, raising concerns about their potential impact on public health.
Study Links Exposure to Certain Chemicals in Baby Products to Premature Birth
A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Davis has revealed a potential link between exposure to certain chemicals found in baby products and premature birth. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that exposure to organophosphate…
Study Shows Permeable Pavements Can Reduce Tire Pollutants Harmful to Salmon
This week’s top engineering news brings a groundbreaking study from Washington State University, revealing the potential of permeable pavements in reducing tire pollutants that are harmful to salmon. The study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, highlights…
Breakthrough in AI Research: Coscientist, an End-to-End AI Research Assistant, Developed by Carnegie Mellon University
US-based computational chemists have made a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) research. A team at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an end-to-end AI research assistant named Coscientist, powered by the GPT-4 large language model (LLM). Coscientist…
UChicago Chemists Make Groundbreaking Discovery in Electrochemistry
UChicago chemists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the field of chemistry. In a recent study published in Nature Catalysis, researchers found a way to use electricity to enhance a type of chemical reaction commonly employed in the…
Study Reveals Chemical Bonding Responsible for Sodium’s Transformation Under High Pressure
A recent study led by the University at Buffalo has shed light on the chemical bonding responsible for sodium’s transformation from a shiny metal to a transparent insulator under high pressure. This transformation, which occurs deep below the Earth’s surface…