Kenyan lesser mealworm larvae can digest polystyrene, study reveals
The Kenyan lesser mealworm's ability to consume polystyrene suggests it could play a role in natural waste reduction, ...
Breaking Biochemical Rules: Mysterious Ocean Microbes Offer New Hope Against Global Warming
Deep-sea microbes consume alkanes, reducing oceanic and atmospheric pollution, and a new study reveals they utilize a unique metabolic pathway. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about ...
Scientists find worm that can end plastic pollution
Scientists have discovered that the larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can consume polystyrene, aided by gut bacteria ...
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Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
A research team has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural ...
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A Newly Discovered Insect In Kenya Eats Plastic — Could It Help Solve Waste Disposal?
This is likely because the bacteria in their gut can produce enzymes that break down plastic polymers. This raises the ...
Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the ...
Synthetic cells successfully emulate natural cellular communication
A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete ...
Plastic-eating worm discovered — could help reduce pollution ‘faster and more efficiently’, scientists say
Fortunately, the mealworm could provide a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional recycling methods, which ...
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Plastic-eating mealworms native to Africa discovered
Scientists may have discovered an unlikely ally in the fight against plastic waste: the lesser mealworm. Native to Africa but ...