Microplastics are a growing ecological and human health crisis: Scientist have found the tiny plastic particles everywhere ...

Supramolecular materials that fully degrade when soaked in saltwater have the potential to help address the microplastics pollution crisis.

Using in-vitro models of a specific type of brain cell, scientists have demonstrated that neurons can transform from one type ...

Plastics are everywhere—from your phone case to the containers holding your food. They're cheap, light, and strong, which makes them incredibly useful. But their strength is also their downfall. Once ...

Interventions involving bacteria or fungi could help to sequester greenhouse gases, create more sustainable products and clean up pollution — in ways that are economically viable and safe. David ...

Artistic rendering of the new plastic. Cross linked salt bridges visible in the plastic outside the seawater give it its structure and strength. In ...

A new method produces PEDOT nanofibers with enhanced electrical conductivity and increased surface area for improved charge ...

Using in-vitro models of a specific type of brain cell, scientists show that neurons are capable of changing from one type to ...

making it one of the simplest ways to cut down on microplastic intake.' Recently, a world-leading fertility scientist also advised people to steer clear from using plastic containers in the ...

Australia sees nearly 40% decline in plastic pollution along major city coastlines - Country has pledged to phase out ...

US research indicating that natural chewing gums release “similar amounts of microplastics” into the saliva to synthetic gums highlights a need for greater transparency in the category, a UK scientist ...