Health
New research: 'Microplastics promote cancer metastasis'
A laboratory study shows that microplastics can persist during cell division and contribute to the spread of cancer when they are in tumors.
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Environment
Scientists have discovered that plastic can biodegrade under sunlight in just a few decades
A surprising discovery about the type of waste is causing environmental pollution today.
Biology
Bacteria turn foam into plastic self-destruct
US researchers have used a strain of bacteria to turn an important component of waste cups, plates and utensils into a self-destructing, useful plastic. This potential c…
Environment
Find creatures that help destroy plastic waste fastest
The plastics manufacturing industry has grown three times in the last 25 years, leaving the corresponding consequences severely.
Environment
Found this in the Arctic, the scientists are extremely worried
In recent years, the two poles of the Earth have become points
Environment
Deep rice eat plastic - solution to minimize landfill burial?
Rice worms (mealworm) may be the solution to the natural waste that we need, to face serious pollution caused by plastic waste.
Medicine - Health
Detecting suspected substance causing cancer in cup, styrofoam box
Scientists warn, a chemical used in styrofoam cups, a foam rice container and other disposable food containers, can cause cancer.
New technology
Scientists find three ways to turn human cells into lasers
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School has developed three different ways to turn individual cells into lasers that can emit light when stimulated.