Scientists have developed a new method to break down harmful "forever chemicals" by exposing them to a sunlight-activated material. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals ...

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 — Until the mid-20th century, toothpastes were little more than pleasant-smelling abrasives. But in 1955, the introduction of Crest toothpaste brought fluoride chemistry to ...

Fluoride is back in the news. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., presumably an operative in President-elect Donald Trump’s coming administration, seeks its removal from water treatment systems. I’m bemused ...

Images available via the link in the notes section. Oxford Chemistry researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labelled ‘forever chemicals’) while recovering ...

Chemical synthesis lies at the heart of modern science and technology, enabling the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. While the demand for chemical ...

Science does not create the creation. It discovers and learns from it. And while science has discovered saliva glands in the cheeks of humans, it has never discovered fluoride glands. Maybe that’s ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a new investigation into toothpaste makers over fluoride, despite its benefit in helping to fight cavities and being recognized as one of the nation’s ...

The city of Madison is no longer fluoridating their water and Ridgeland is on the verge of following Madison’s lead. It’s ...

In terms of value, the Potassium Fluoride Market is projected to be worth USD 0.52 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 2.9%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. The demand for potassium ...