In a study published recently in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology Letters (and which we reported on last week), researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when ...

University of Notre Dame researchers revealed today that expensive smartwatch bands contain dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals that could be absorbed through skin contact, potentially exposing ...

While the scientists behind the study weren’t originally looking for PFHxA, the forever chemical “was the most frequently detected compound” within the 22 watch bands analyzed across numerous brands ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...