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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Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.

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For years, scientists have also been experimenting with various species of plastic-eating bacteria.But DARPA is taking a slightly different approach in seeking a compact and mobile solution that ...

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans. Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications ...

Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating insect that could revolutionize our approach to waste management. ... scientists conducted a month-long trial that helped shed light on their gut bacteria.

A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds. Scientists hope it is a pollution solution.