Animal world
Newly rescued baby turtle in Sydney took 6 days to poop all the plastic it ate
Baby turtle has eaten too much plastic. Until after 6 days, all this plastic is brought out through the waste line.
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Environment
Microplastics found in beef and pork for the first time
Microplastics have been found in supermarket food and farm animals in the Netherlands, however, its impact on human health is unknown.
Environment
Found microplastics in unexpected places
Scientists have proven that microplastics are everywhere, in the air, in the oceans and even in the human body for many years.
Biology
The virus survives in fresh water by attaching to plastic particles
Researchers have found that dangerous viruses can remain infectious for up to 3 days in freshwater environments by attaching to plastic objects.
Scientific application
Bio-coating protects fresh food 50% longer
The coating, developed by the Rutgers School of Public Health, can be sprayed on food, washed before eating, and takes just three days to break down in the soil.
Photo library
South African artist paints pictures from plastic waste, the results are incredible works
With plastic waste on the rise around the world, Buthelezi is using her work to bring attention to and combat the problem.
Discover science
New discovery of the threat from 'plastitar'
Researchers from the University of La Laguna in Spain have discovered a new form of pollution, with a combination of microplastics and tar deposited on coastal rocks.
Animal world
Australia discovers superworms that can solve the plastic crisis
Scientists in Australia have found a solution that can contribute to the treatment of about one million tons of plastic waste each year in this country.
Environment
Microplastics found in Antarctic snow for the first time
Recently, microplastics have been found for the first time in snowfall in Antarctica. This could accelerate the thaw and pose a threat to the continent's unique ecosyste…
New technology
Scientists successfully make 'living skin' for robots from human cells
Japanese researchers have created a robotic finger with a self-healing flexible plastic coating made from human skin cells.
Environment
Tobacco waste - the most common source of plastic pollution in the world
The most common source of plastic pollution in our environment is not plastic bottles, plastic bags or food wrappers but tobacco waste.
New technology
New 3D printing technique is 30 times faster than traditional methods
Light-based 3D printing is capable of creating small objects in tens of seconds with high resolution.
Science Events
Japan develops 3D printing technology for antennas in space
New technology allows to make satellite antennas right in orbit using plastic and sunlight, greatly saving launch costs.
Science story
No plastic bottles, Russians use canned water: What will this strange water taste like?
We are all too familiar with convenient plastic bottled water that we can carry with us. But the Russians used to have canned drinks that looked like cans of meat.
Scientific application
Unique eco-friendly plates from sea grape leaves
From the leaves of the sea vine, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuyen (Phu Yen province) has created beautiful, environmentally friendly dishes.