The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

By using mechanical force and a common amino acid, researchers have demonstrated a way to make graphene both electrically ...

You'll find plastic wrap in kitchens across the world, but even the most regular users might find they make some of these ...

Every year, Wendy Martin flips through her database of science and math teachers in Lancaster and surrounding counties to ask ...

However, not all the water we drink is healthy. Although we believe that bottled water is the healthiest—since we can buy ...

Rutgers scientists have developed plastics that can be programmed to break down at specific rates by drawing on a natural principle. Their approach could provide a meaningful new way to tackle the ...

Scientific divers have navigated a series of treacherous dives more than 330 feet deep in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of deep ocean reefs. They’re finding new species — and evidence of both cl ...

Researchers show visible light can polymerize conductive plastics into electrodes without toxic chemicals, enabling sensors ...

University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, ...

Of the numerous anthropogenic pressures that are being exerted on ecosystems globally, plastic pollution and climate change are potentially the most ...