Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic | MIT News
Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health.…
Researchers use glow-in-the-dark technology to track threat lurking in human body: ‘A snapshot in time’
In a study published in New Contaminants and reported on by Science Daily, researchers have developed a potential…
Researchers find disturbing discovery in 100% of livestock fecal samples tested: ‘A wake-up call’
While plastics have undoubtedly led to a number of modern-day conveniences, their inability to naturally degrade has created…
‘An important and useful tool’
Photos of Earth taken from outer space usually show the beautiful blue and green planet against a field…
‘Took the wind out of me’: Why this man tested himself for plastics
As a healthy, active 25-year-old, Kal Glanznig never imagined a simple urine test for plastic chemicals would have…
‘Often the blame is put on us’
As plastic production rises worldwide, scientists say the health consequences will become more of a burden. What’s happening?…
Passerby shares photo after spotting upsetting scene in nature area: ‘Ashamed’
A Reddit user on the r/napanee subreddit expressed their disappointment with their community after encountering litter in the…
Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize what happens to common household waste: ‘Powerful’
Scientists have figured out how to turn used cooking oil into a plastic alternative, according to research published…
‘Associated with increased risk of death’
Microplastics are showing up in almost everything as plastic pollution continues to be an issue. The tiny toxic…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species |
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species. AI-generated Plastic flows across the Pacific…
Plastics Crisis Intrudes on Paradise
A man searches for salvageable items at TPA Suwung, Bali’s main landfill, in southern Denpasar — close to…
‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…