Egg trays can be super handy when it comes to DIY organization, including when you're getting your kitchen in order. Here are ...

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 ...

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 ...

He had a lot to celebrate at the time: His social media platform, Spill, had just raised a $2 million seed extension and had grown to around 200,000 users. Now, as the second anniversary of Spill ...

At the heart of this AI revolution are large language models (LLMs), the tech wizards behind AI systems like ChatGPT, which burst onto the scene in the winter of 2022. These models are like the ...

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 ...

Authorities have reopened a large portion of Smith Canal in Stockton for fishing after an oil spill late last week, but it is still unsafe to consume fish from the area, according to the Office of ...

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 ...