From field to compost: French firm develops hemp face masks

In a factory in rural France, a laser cuts through a hemp canvas on the production line of what the manufacturer says is Europe's first compostable face mask.

Breathing with face mask does not alter oxygen level; virus can last 9 hours on skin

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Seattle startup’s FDA-approved, virus-neutralizing mask lands on Amazon

The virus-fighting startup Singletto has U.S. Department of Defense support, closed a $10 million round, and is selling its ...

Study suggests air pollution can contribute to obesity and diabetes

Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice.

You asked: What’s the hygiene etiquette on a long flight?

Travelers can get a little ripe during long flights. Should you pack an extra change of clothes? Etiquette and hygiene ...