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 ...

It’s usually made from cotton, with polyester or spandex added in for extra stretch, but it can also be made from synthetics as well as wool. The tight knit can make the sheets warmer ...

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 ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...

Senior defender Nate Colley's 12th-minute header and sophomore midfielder Diego Guerra's 71st-minute penalty marked the difference Saturday afternoon as the Cal Poly men's soccer program ...

Some of the worst offenders, which can take decades to degrade in landfills, are polypropylene—which is used for things such as food packaging and bumpers—and polyethylene, found in plastic ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

An international not-for-profit forum on plastic pollution should be established by scientists and expert panels to facilitate the exchange of research findings and prompt collaborations among ...

Natasha Poly ditched her bra in a totally see through dress while attending Lila Moss' 22nd birthday bash during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday. The supermodel, 39, put on a show-stopping display ...