Cracks lose symmetry: Weizmann Institute scientists found that internal material disorder and extreme conditions at the crack tip cause cracks to branch and slow unexpectedly. Imperfections cut both ...

The bore scoring issues in Porsches can kill rod bearings, cause crankshaft and piston damage, and cracked cylinders.

Recycling plastic at home using 3D printed molds is relatively accessible these days, but if you do not wish to invest a lot of money into specialized equipment, what’s the most minimal setup that you ...

A new Netflix documentary explores whether cutting out plastic can improve our health. But it’s hardly a perfect experiment. By Nina Agrawal In “The Plastic Detox,” a new documentary out Monday on ...

A new book by the journalist Beth Gardiner argues that oil companies are upping production of the material as a safeguard against falling revenue. By Zoë Schlanger Zoë Schlanger is an environmental ...

A new study suggests that eating from plastic takeout containers may significantly raise the risk of congestive heart failure. Researchers found that frequent consumption of food from plastic ...

Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. You might associate compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But the stockings have become a trendy travel ...

If you are anything like me, your wardrobe is packed to the max with pairs of leggings. But not all leggings are created equal, and each one has their given purpose. I have my favorite pair of ...

Lawmakers favored political posturing rather than data. Washington State lawmakers promised that banning single-use plastic bags would reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect wildlife. Instead, ...

The dilemma of plastic production recycling has never been a realistic solution to the massive amount of plastic being generated in our country and around the world. In 2020, 35.7 million tons of ...