plastics

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Chemistry and material science researchers at Colorado…

Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a…

We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to make and incredibly stable. The problem comes when we're done using something plastic -- it can persist in…

Originally from France, Valentin (pronounced Val-un-tuh, he clarified over voice message) Bore moved to Malaysia 11 years ago. “The reason is love,” the Frenchman answered. “I followed my…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An international team of researchers revisited the…

Sustainability has found its way into almost every lifestyle item you can think of, but one area where it seems relatively new is swimwear. Why is this a thing, you wonder? And is it just…

Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency We're all familiar with asphalt paving. In most places, it's the favored surface for public streets and…

The North American Menopause Society released an updated position statement on…

Tim Carter, Tribune Content Agency New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you've been around long…

Gene and Katie Hamilton, Tribune Content Agency You can make a house with old, weather-beaten vinyl siding stop traffic with a new coat of a…