A plastic-eating insect may help solve the trash problem that has choked the Earth for a long time, scientists have concluded in a new study.

Instead, when they start eating plastic, the bacteria in their guts might change to help break it down. Thus, the microbes in the mealworms’ stomachs can adjust to unusual diets, like plastic.

The mealworm offers a potential eco-friendly and more efficient alternative to traditional recycling methods, which can be ...

Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene – a breakthrough that could help ...

Instead, when they start eating plastic, the bacteria in their guts might change to help break it down. Thus, the microbes in the mealworms’ stomachs can adjust to unusual diets, like plastic.

The AI revolution is about to spread way beyond chatbots. From new plastic-eating bacteria and new cancer cures to autonomous helper robots and self-driving cars, the generative-AI technology that ...

The idea of 'using asteroids as food' is based on research by Pierce, who has been working on 'extracting proteins from plastic-eating bacteria to create food.' Pires said, 'For humans to explore ...

If you stored the Thanksgiving meal in the fridge, Monday is the final day that most leftovers are safe to eat by.

Specific strains of bacteria, including those from the genera ... While the discovery of plastic-eating mealworms is exciting, it’s important to temper expectations with practical considerations.