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Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds

Published: June 15, 2021

Author: Jessica Sieff

Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

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Gear treated with ‘forever chemicals’ poses risk to firefighters

Published: June 23, 2020

Author: Jessica Sieff

Graham Peaslee’s team tested more than 30 samples of used and unused PPE from six specialty textile manufacturers in the United States and found them to be treated extensively with PFAS or constructed with fluoropolymers, a type of PFAS used to make textiles oil and water resistant.

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Researchers study presence of fluorinated chemicals in firefighter clothing

Published: September 24, 2018

Author: Jessica Sieff

Graham Peaslee

Various forms of PFASs have been linked to prostate, kidney and testicular cancers, as well as thyroid disease and low birthweight.

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Training the next generation of leaders in low-energy nuclear physics

Published: August 08, 2018

Author: Jessica Sieff

Anna Simon

Scientists at the University of Notre Dame will help train the next generation of leaders and stewardship scientists to ensure the safety and reliability of the country’s nuclear stockpile.

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Researchers create first low-energy particle accelerator beam underground in the United States

Published: July 12, 2017

Author: Jessica Sieff

CASPAR

Michael Wiescher, Freimann Professor of Nuclear Physics and Dan Robertson, Research Assistant Professor, are leading the team from Notre Dame, working in collaboration with researchers from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and the Colorado School of Mines.

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