Animal world
Microplastics found in dried fish in many Asian countries
Microplastics have been found in dried fish products across Asia, including China and Japan.
Plastic
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Environment
Developed enzyme that breaks down plastic waste in 24 hours
The team at the University of Texas developed an enzyme that effectively degrades PET plastic at temperatures of 30 - 50 degrees Celsius and a variety of pH levels.
Scientific application
Japanese scientists successfully created self-healing plastic
Japanese scientists have found a way to make plastic that can heal itself at room temperature, which can be used to make smartphone screens and other products.
Food safety
Using these 3 cups to drink water is like 'poisoning yourself'
We often only pay attention to drinking water properly, but not everyone knows that using a poor quality drinking cup also affects health.
Science story
For the first time, microplastics were found deep in the lungs of a living person
For the first time in the world, scientists have discovered microplastics deep in the lungs of living people. Before that, this substance was fine
Environment
Strange fungus has the ability to 'recycle' plastic and rubber waste
The new fungus discovered in southwestern China is a very
Health
For the first time, microplastics were found in human blood
The new discovery shows that these microplastics can move around the body and reside in different organs.
Environment
Plastic particles from tires make it difficult for many fish and shrimp to swim and die abnormally
Yet another dangerous effect of plastic pollution on ecosystems and the health of many living species.
Science story
If suddenly extinct, what traces of humans will be left on Earth after billions of years?
Plastic, metal or glass... what will last for billions of years?
Environment
14 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
Plastic is almost everywhere in life, and you can even chew it every day like gum. How serious is the problem of plastic waste?
Environment
The world is emitting 3 million masks every minute, that mountain of garbage is becoming a ticking time bomb
When the Covid-19 pandemic is over, the masks will remain there, not decomposing for tens, even hundreds of years.
Oceanography
Marine fish grow slowly because of plastic pollution and global warming
Scientists at the University of Sydney found that fish exposed to the industrial chemical BPA in warm waters often need more food to grow and reach a certain size.
Environment
Strange story in the world: Using more than 100,000 diapers to pave the highway
A motorway is under construction in west Wales and this is a pilot project on environmental protection related to used diapers.
Health
Top 5 interesting scientific facts related to eating
Eating bananas is to put radiation into the body, the human stomach can dissolve razor blades... are interesting facts that not everyone knows.
New technology
Plant-based solid matter: Can replace plastic, can be used in 3D printing or molding
The strongest part of a plant is not the root or the root, but the wall of microscopic cells. This is a new material that can pave the way for a future that no longer re…