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Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable
Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...
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Carbon-negative construction: New method turns COâ‚‚ into strong, fire-resistant building materials
A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, ...
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Scientists engineer bacteria to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics
Plastics are deeply woven into modern life, valued for their strength, clarity, flexibility, and affordability. However, the production and disposal of these materials pose serious environmental ...
Core samples from Greenland's seabed provide first historical overview of plastic pollution
By coring the seabed at 850 m water depth in Disko Bay off Greenland's west coast, researchers from the University of ...
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Plastic ‘fossils’ help scientists reconstruct the history of bird nests
Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.
Lawmakers renew push for key climate bills
Bills to reduce reliance on natural gas and curb companies’ plastic use are back in discussion after near misses last session ...
Why do plastic containers always come out wet from the dishwasher? Science has the answer
Since evaporating water takes energy and cools the surface – which is also how your body cools down on a hot day as you sweat ...
Machine learning enables customized plastics that could reduce environmental impact
About 100 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the world's most commonly used plastics, are ...