Studies have long identified washing machines as a major contributor to microplastics, with fibers shedding from clothing ...

Every time we wash our clothes, tiny plastic fibers are released into the water. These fibers come mainly from synthetic ...

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...

Inside the mouth – of this anchovy, plankton particles are captured by the gill arch system. Credit: Jens Hamann Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater.

The Northwestern Innovation Institute (NI Institute) at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management today announced the Northwestern Innovation Prize for Human-Machine Partnership (NI Prize ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...

UPDATE, 3:30 p.m. | The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the roadway is back open after crews were able to remove the spill from the roadway. ORIGINAL REPORT | The southbound lanes of Missouri ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A “human waste” spill caused a crash Thursday in Liberty, Missouri. Just before 2:10 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) said southbound MO-291 Highway, north of MO-210 ...

When completing math problems, students often have to show their work. It’s a method teachers use to catch errors in thinking, to make sure students are grasping mathematical concepts correctly. New ...

Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) — conglomerated waste often composed of up to 50% plastic — is being burned globally in waste-to-energy incinerators, cement kilns, paper mills, and by other industries.

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An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...