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Microplastics crisis: could gloves be contaminating the findings?
3-31-2026 |
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Recent research has taught us that microplastics are everywhere - but just how accurate are these studies?
Shaun the Sheep will fly around the Moon on Artemis I
8-3-2022 | 2
ESA has announced the sole crew member of Artemis I... and it's an animated sheep made of plasticine.
LEGO bricks may last 1,300 years in the ocean
3-17-2020 | 19
The world's most popular toy brick has turned out to be more resilient than anyone had thought possible.
Scientists reveal world's first living robots
VIDEO 1-14-2020 | 59
Researchers have succeeded in creating robots that are made from live animal cells instead of metal and plastic.
Mystery source of ozone-depleting CFC found
7-9-2018 | 18
Investigators have finally determined the source of the unexplained rise in atmospheric levels of CFC-11.
Mutant enzyme breaks down plastic bottles
4-17-2018 | 13
Scientists have inadvertently created a mutant enzyme capable of breaking down common waste plastics.
Plastic-eating caterpillar could aid disposal
4-26-2017 | 2
A species of caterpillar known to eat wax inside beehives has been found to eat plastic bags as well.
Scientists discover plastic-eating bacteria
3-12-2016 | 18
For the first time ever a species of bacteria has been found that can break down common plastics.
Ocean contains 5 trillion pieces of plastic
12-11-2014 | 36
The world's oceans have become a dumping ground for almost 270,000 tons of waste plastics.
Man in giant bubble rescued from the ocean
VIDEO 10-7-2014 | 20
An attempt to 'run' from Florida to Bermuda in a plastic bubble didn't go quite according to plan.
New self-healing plastics developed
5-10-2014 | 7
Researchers have come up with a new type of material with a healing mechanic based on blood vessels.
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