TWIXMAS is the perfect time to give your home some much needed TLC. So we asked four top interiors experts to share cheap and ...

From degreasing pans to removing scuffs, coffee grounds have some surprising household cleaning uses. Coffee grounds can clean and degrease pans effectively due to their abrasive texture and natural ...

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Chemical additions to plastic that mimic natural polymers like DNA can create materials that break down in days, months or years rather than littering the environment for centuries. Researchers hope ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...

Short ultraviolet/ozone (UVO) treatment optimizes cell adhesion on plastic culture substrates by selectively enriching adhesion proteins, as reported by researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo.

Always test your cleaning solution in an inconspicuous space, especially on DIY painted projects. Degrease painted kitchen cabinets with a diluted white vinegar solution. Most tough stains can be ...

Findings show that shellfish, beer, salt, and even produce carry some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the human diet. But there are ways to mitigate exposure. Microplastics — plastic ...

Over the course of months and years, your tools will get pretty grimy. Similarly, the toolbox you store them in gets greasy as well, especially if you don't go out of your way to clean your tools and ...