E-waste chemicals are appearing in dolphins and porpoises

• Liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) are critical components of laptop, television, and smartphone screens • Given their ubiquity in the environment, these compounds are considered per

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 162 words
Babies exposed to far more 'forever chemicals' before birth than scientists knew

Babies exposed to far more 'forever chemicals' before birth than scientists knew

• Babies exposed to far more â forever chemicalsâ before birth than scientists knew Before they are even born, babies may already carry a surprising mix of â forever chemicals.â B

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 375 words
Fish-based pet food may expose cats and dogs to forever chemicals

Fish-based pet food may expose cats and dogs to forever chemicals

• Some pet foods contain potentially harmful PFAS chemicalsCris Cantón/Getty Images Some pet foods contain potentially harmful PFAS chemicals Cris Cantón/Getty Images Many pet food

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 315 words
Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions

Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions

• Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions Researchers found cancer-linked and hormone-disrupting chemicals in most popular hair extensions, raising urgen

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 269 words