In the domestic waste industry, recyclable plastic waste is categorized under either synthetic polymer or synthetic resin waste depending on the material and can be sold to facilities specialized ...

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 ...

Versatility is what sets the SUV segment apart, and for the most part, this comprises SUVs with fold-flat seats. This classification is known for its practicality, and the ability to drop down the ...

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 ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

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.

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 ...

What’s left to say?” And it’s true that Craig Brown’s “Q: A Voyage Around the Queen” joins more than 50 biographies of Elizabeth II. Yet Brown sets out to do something distinct ...

Brown discharge is usually nothing to worry about. It is most likely dried blood left over from your last period. Vaginal discharge changes throughout the month. It is typically clear or white, though ...