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Forever Chemicals, Harming Babies

August 17, 2026 Wajeeha Umer

Is tap water rewriting your baby’s blueprint? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. PFAS are synthetic “forever chemicals” used in nonstick pans that NEVER decompose. Now, PFAS chemicals are in drinking water everywhere in tiny amounts. Is it enough to harm developing babies? Enter Melle

Nature’s Cleanup Crew

April 21, 2026 Donghui Ma

Humans are great at making chemicals that never leave. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. PFAS are “forever pollutants” and they’re EVERYWHERE. Removing them is slow, expensive, and often ineffective. But, what if nature has a solution? At Texas A&M University, Susie Dai and team looked