Located directly above the cylinder head, a valve cover is a critical component that prevents oil from escaping through the top of an engine. Oil keeps temperatures down and reduces friction between ...

We start with *** ban on plastic bags. Starting January 1st, grocery stores will no longer be able to sell plastic bags at all. Technically, California banned those bags in 2014, but it left an ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Holidays are for feasting and that means leftovers. But be careful how you store those leftovers and the method you use to heat them up. Experts warn against microwaving food in ...

See the thousands of plastic chemicals in what we eat. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. When Americans eat ...

Chemical additions to plastic that mimic natural polymers like DNA can create materials that break down in days, months or years rather than littering the environment for centuries. Researchers hope ...

The surging tide of microplastics is already an environmental and health threat, but as the world heats up — driving increasingly extreme weather — it’s transforming them into “more mobile, persistent ...

Learn how to beautifully sublimate photos onto slate with this full tutorial. From preparation to finishing touches, create stunning custom photo slates for gifts, décor, and keepsakes.

Every year, around 20 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean, rivers, and lakes — disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods. NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), ...

For the average person, trying to avoid plastics can feel overwhelming—and maybe pointless. Our writer asked two experts how they navigate our plastic-filled world. While research into the health ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...

Beneath the ocean’s surface, bacteria have evolved specialized enzymes that can digest PET plastic, the material used in bottles and clothes. Researchers at KAUST discovered that a unique molecular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic ...