In a surprising turn of events, superworms, commonly known as wiggly bugs often sold as lizard food, have revealed a remarkable ability to digest polystyrene, offering a potential breakthrough in addressing the planet's persistent plastic problem. Scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia, as reported in the journal Microbial Genomics, have unveiled that the … [Read more...] about “Superworms” Can Happily Eat Polystyrene, Offering Help To Plastic Problem
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Microbes Are Evolving To “Eat” Plastic All Around The World
In a concerning revelation about Earth's pollution crisis, scientists from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have unveiled a surprising phenomenon: microbes across the globe are developing an appetite for plastic. Published in the journal Microbial Ecology, the research indicates a surge in microbial enzymes capable of degrading plastic, directly linked to escalating … [Read more...] about Microbes Are Evolving To “Eat” Plastic All Around The World
Plastic-Eating Superworms: A Potential Solution to the Global Plastic Waste Crisis
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially provide a solution to the escalating crisis of plastic waste plaguing our planet. With the production of over 300 million tons of plastic each year, half of which is intended for single use and often unrecyclable, the problem has reached alarming proportions. The International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about Plastic-Eating Superworms: A Potential Solution to the Global Plastic Waste Crisis
Woman Discovers Plastic Container On The Lawn And Is Astounded By What’s Inside
“I thought it was donations … until I saw it move.” One morning, Amanda Hood didn't give the transparent storage container that was lying on the front yard of her business any thought. She was used to having goods left behind overnight because she coordinated rescue efforts for the Calhoun County Humane Society. Hood told us, "I originally believed it was contributions." … [Read more...] about Woman Discovers Plastic Container On The Lawn And Is Astounded By What’s Inside
Woman Protects Best Friend From Devastating Floods Using Plastic Container
“I was more worried [about] losing her in the water than myself.” Sandy, Chloe Adams' childhood dog, and she had just a few minutes to find out how to escape the advancing floodwaters. They would have to swim from their home to a neighbor's rooftop in order to reach safety. Her older dog couldn't swim since the water was chilly and had a little current. According to … [Read more...] about Woman Protects Best Friend From Devastating Floods Using Plastic Container