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, ...
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Researchers Unveil Polymer Breakthrough for Artificial Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy
Research on bioinspired hydrogels reveals their potential in artificial photosynthesis, addressing water-splitting challenges ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Engineering Bacteria to Produce Sustainable Plastic Monomers
The world is currently confronting significant environmental challenges due to plastic waste. A research team at KAIST has ...
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Clearing up the compostable plastic mess
Rather than a potential triumph, the compostable plastics we use look increasingly like a tragedy. Andy Extance looks at the ...