In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of ...

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

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a ...

Gut bacteria can absorb PFAS “forever chemicals,” possibly shielding us from toxins, but disrupting their own metabolism and ...

Tylenol could potentially be made greener and cheaper with the help of bacteria. Scientists were able to use a bacterial ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope. A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds.