Loose-leaf teas are another easy way to bypass plastic tea bags—just use a stainless steel steeper, which can go directly ...

It was sometime in my late 20s that I felt a shift, repulsed by my collection of what I had increasingly decided was just a ...

Researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys. Quasicrystals increase the strength of 3D-printed aluminum, the researchers discovered, making it ...

Most plastics used today – roughly 75% – are made of semicrystalline polymers. These materials have a layered structure that ...

Shapes and colors printables have been a key part of our early learning routine for years. As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that hands-on activities like these make it easier for kids to learn shape ...

I’ve been running, at times competitively, for over 16 years. I’ve completed six marathons and dozens of half-marathons, so naturally, I’ve had my share of injuries, including several foot-related ...

The findings explain how most common plastics shed nanoscopic pieces into the environment – not just when they’re burned or crushed, but slowly and quietly, just by sitting out in the open.