Plastic : Science World Report

Apr 25, 2017 04:42 AM EDT

Plastic-Eating Caterpillar May Solve Pollution Problem

Caterpillars may be the answer to the world's plastic pollution.

Nov 10, 2016 04:20 AM EST

Scientists Reveal Why Seabirds Eat Plastic

There is a reason why we shouldn't dump our trash in the ocean: they smell like food to sea birds.

Feb 01, 2016 01:03 PM EST

'BPA-Free' Plastic May Also be Dangerous for Reproductive Health and Embryonic Development

Although there are some companies that advertise "BPA-free" products, these items may actually not be safer. Scientists have found that a substitute to BPA, called BPS (Bisphenol S) may actually speed up embryonic development and disrupt the reproductive system.

Jan 20, 2016 10:30 AM EST

Graphene Oxide 'Paper' Changes With Strain, Study Reveals

Researchers have developed a new graphene oxide "paper" that changes under a small amount of strain.

Nov 05, 2015 09:02 AM EST

3D-Printing May be Toxic: New Study Reveals Plastics Harm Fish Embryos

It turns out that some 3D printed objects may actually be toxic. Scientists have found that some parts produced by commercial 3D printers are toxic to certain fish embryos.

Oct 23, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

Plastic Trash May Travel to the Arctic from a Sixth Garbage Patch in the Ocean

Plastic trash can be found around the world-even the Arctic. Scientists have found that this marine litter is present at the sea surface of Arctic waters, though they're still unsure how it made it so far north.

Oct 10, 2015 12:23 AM EDT

Seven Species of Sea Turtles are at Risk of Plastic Pollution

Scientists have found that all seven species of marine turtles that they studied can ingest or become entangled in the discarded debris that currently litters the oceans.

Oct 05, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

New Biodegradable Plastic Bags May Eliminate Plastic Wast Pollution in the Environment

Imagine if plastic bags weren't such an environmental hazard. Imagine if instead they were made out of biodegradable materials.

Oct 01, 2015 12:21 PM EDT

Meal Worms May Be A Possible Solution To Plastics And Styrofoam Pollution

Meal worms could be the answer in solving the issue of plastic waste. Scientists are conducting ongoing experiments with meal worms whose digestive systems are optimal for breaking down the environmental hazard.

Sep 18, 2015 08:26 AM EDT

8 Trillion Tiny Microbeads Enter Water Sources Each Day: Scientists Call for Ban

Scientists have discovered that microbeads are spreading across the world's seas, affecting water quality, wildlife, and resources used by people.

Sep 14, 2015 03:05 PM EDT

Over Half of the World's Sea Turtles Have Eaten Plastic and Trash

The world's sea turtles may be in a lot more trouble than once thought. Scientists have found that more than half of the world's sea turtles have eaten plastic or other human trash.

Sep 05, 2015 07:13 PM EDT

Up To 90 Percent Of Seabirds Have Ingested Plastic

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that plastic trash is found in 90 percent of sea birds, with a steadily increasing rate globally. Researchers found that seabirds living in South Africa, South America and southern parts of Australia ingested t...