Every year, around 20 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean, rivers, and lakes — disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods. NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...

Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Two baseballs for a ...

Short ultraviolet/ozone (UVO) treatment optimizes cell adhesion on plastic culture substrates by selectively enriching adhesion proteins, as reported by researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo.

Always test your cleaning solution in an inconspicuous space, especially on DIY painted projects. Degrease painted kitchen cabinets with a diluted white vinegar solution. Most tough stains can be ...

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics. Standing in the middle of a field, we can ...

It’s never a bad idea to reduce your sugar intake, given its links to diabetes and increased cancer risk. But also—sugar tastes really good. Whether you love pounding energy drinks at your 9-to-5, ...

Over the course of months and years, your tools will get pretty grimy. Similarly, the toolbox you store them in gets greasy as well, especially if you don't go out of your way to clean your tools and ...

A new study uncovers how gut bacteria may switch from digesting plant fibers to consuming protective mucus when fiber is scarce, fueling inflammation even in people without gut disease. Study: Gut ...