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 ...

Here’s why plastic-eating bacteria aren’t the silver bullet that most headlines seem to suggest they are. Rehman Asad/Getty Images Off the rails on a crazy strain.

“Around 2,000 waxworms can break down an entire polyethylene bag in as little as 24 hours, although we believe 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 ...

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 ...

Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? By Sara Talpos/Undark Published Aug 22, 2024 8:33 AM EDT This article was ...

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.

Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat ...