DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, bacteria that eat plastic waste, and more science news
Remember when Japan sent a spacecraft to an asteroid 180 million miles away to scoop some dirt off…
‘We have accelerated the process’
The explosion of plastic use in our society has led to incredible amounts of plastic litter in our…
Iron catalyst turns plastic waste into vinegar using sunlight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid,…
Video reveals ‘disturbing’ discovery found inside elephant dung along hiking trail: ‘Such an alarming sight’
An online video showing plastic waste found in elephant droppings has sparked concern over the extent to which…
Man makes horrifying discovery while hiking in wildlife habitat: ‘Completely intact’
Travel content creator Murphy Ng saw something distressing while hiking near the Maliau Basin Studies Centre in Sabah,…
Photographer captures startling image of elephant in unexpected situation: ‘Tragically getting stuck’
In a photograph that captures the plight of the largest living land animals, a lone Sri Lankan elephant…
‘I literally [do] this all the time’
When it comes to medicine bottles, if you’re anything like most people, you have them in bathroom cabinets,…
Chemists convert plastic waste into a powerful new tool to capture carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic…
The ocean floor is turning into the world’s biggest plastic dump site killing hundreds of underwater species |
For years, the public face of ocean pollution has been the same: floating bottles, drifting bags, and beaches…
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:26 GMT+1 Microplastics are infiltrating green spaces, often considered a respite from polluted cities,…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…
‘I knew something had to be done’
When James West spotted something strange near a dumpster in Alaska, he never expected it would lead to…