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RIKEN Team Reports Cellulose Plastic That Dissolves in Seawater Without Microplastics

A JACS paper details a seawater‑triggered design built from FDA‑approved parts, suggesting a quicker path to real‑world use.

NTU Pollen Sunscreen Shows SPF 30 Protection and Coral Safety in Lab Tests

UC Davis Unveils ‘Jelly Ice,’ a Reusable Cooling Gel That Doesn’t Leak

Albumin-PLGA Nanoparticles Enable Ultrahigh Drug Loading and Six-Month Stability