According to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global automotive plastic interior trims market is projected to ...

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 ...

In plain English, this means that parts of Edge’s user interface (such as buttons and menus) should feel a lot faster and more responsive. Microsoft has already migrated Edge’s Browser ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Lawn edging shears are much quieter to use than a grass trimmer, as well as easier for cutting a neat edge to your lawn. To find the perfect pair, the handles need to be the right length for you to ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...