Vinyl chloride is a man-made, colorless gas that burns easily and is used to make polyvinyl chloride, a hard plastic.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to ...

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Image via Unsplash. The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But ...

A single beach with 1,000 visitors can accumulate more than 35kg of sunscreen deposits each day - scientists call for more research into sunscreen's impacts ...

Bringing aromas indoors with the help of chemical products -- yes, air fresheners, wax melts, floor cleaners, deodorants and others -- rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small ...

The chemical compound sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts can be linked to improved blood sugar levels in prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. The broccoli compound had a more significant ...

Rubies and emeralds have the colors they do because, like many substances, they absorb some colors of light. Most visible light, like sunlight, is composed of all the colors of the rainbow: red, ...

Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining the environmental effects of sunscreen chemicals, with a new study - published in the journal Marine Pollution Bu ...

An upstream wastewater facility released record levels of a toxic chemical into the drinking water supply of the tri-county ...

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive skin cancers, with over 300,000 new cases reported worldwide each year. In Europe, the number of diagnoses has been rising rapidly.

Discover how wax melts work and the potential air quality issues when used indoors, along with expert recommendations.