Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

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A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Now that summer is winding down, there are some steps you can take to ensure that your lawn will be healthy in the spring. What can I do to make my grass look better? My lawn has some brown spots and ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.

The entire float out for Star of the Seas took more than 35 hours as 92 million gallons of water was pumped into the construction dry dock. The doors were then opened and four tugboats moved the ...

BUTTERWORTH: An impressive new dragon float is set to bring sparkle to this year’s Nine Emperor Gods festival here.It was supposed to have been completed in 2020 but the Covid-19 pandemic and ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...