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Science News for August 13, 2023


`Forever chemicals’? Maybe not

A proof-of-concept study reveals that 'forever chemicals' in soil from firefighting foam can be degraded through a simple and cost-effective method called ball milling. This innovative technique has the potential to revolutionize the cleanup of contaminated sites worldwide, addressing a significant environmental concern.

SourceUniversity of Auckland·JournalEnvironmental Science Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2023

HKU Engineering team leads global collaboration for universal unit in environmental surveillance of antimicrobial resistance

The University of Hong Kong's research team has proposed a universal unit to standardize data sharing in antimicrobial resistance surveillance. This approach aims to enhance comparability across studies and facilitate globally coordinated efforts against antimicrobial resistance. The team's work has the potential to significantly chang...

SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2023