France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by…
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.When the fuming and rumbling at Mount Spurr,…
Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness
Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.Measles cases are surging in…
What if You Could Taste Food From 1,000 Miles Away?
Scientists tested a device that showed promise at functioning like virtual reality goggles for your mouth.Imagine you are video chatting…
In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting…
Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype in Favor of a Free Version of Teams
The company plans to move users of the pioneering service, which it bought in 2011, to Microsoft Teams.Microsoft is finally…
Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds
Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules.Tea leaves pull…
Under Trump, U.S. Dismantles Crypto Crackdown
Going case by case, regulators have halted investigations and withdrawn or paused lawsuits against top crypto companies and their executives.Federal…
Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.After nearly…
Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.The scandal…