On February 28, scientists released a revolutionary study in Environmental Science and Technology Letters that investigated the effectiveness of boiling tap water in eliminating microplastics. What about the discovery? Boiling water for five minutes could result in a 90 percent … [Read more...] about Shield your drinking water from microplastics via boiling
Plastic pollution
Plastic-eating power of “Superworms’” inspires super waste management solution
In a pioneering study, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), investigated the potential of the Zophobas atratus worm, also known as the superworm, to combat the global plastic pollution epidemic. Aside from serving as nutritious bug … [Read more...] about Plastic-eating power of “Superworms’” inspires super waste management solution
“Twilight Zone” fungi from the ocean’s depths—a new frontier for antibiotic discovery
In a revolutionary discovery, the largest-ever investigation of ocean DNA, published in the journal Frontiers in Science, has shown a plethora of fungi living in the ocean's mysterious twilight zone. This enormous study builds on a comprehensive ocean DNA catalog that includes … [Read more...] about “Twilight Zone” fungi from the ocean’s depths—a new frontier for antibiotic discovery
From plastic waste to sustainable soap! An up-cycling innovation for a cleaner planet
Plastics and soaps may appear to be worlds apart, yet they share a molecular resemblance that could revolutionize the future of recycling. Virginia Tech researchers are at the vanguard of this creative discovery, having pioneered a method to upcycle plastics into valuable … [Read more...] about From plastic waste to sustainable soap! An up-cycling innovation for a cleaner planet
Paving the path towards a global plastics treaty
Nation-state delegates took a historic step toward a new global plastics pact in an inspirational display of determination. This undertaking, described as the most significant green deal since the 2015 worldwide climate agreement, signals a turning point in our joint efforts to … [Read more...] about Paving the path towards a global plastics treaty