Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO)—a key building block for making fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals and ...

Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned ...

Scientists found microplastics in all examined human brains in a recent study, with highest levels discovered in dementia patients.

Biodegradable plastics don’t break down on their own. Researchers found ocean microbes play a key role, and results can vary widely.

If you think plastic pollution is something that floats out at sea or washes up on a beautiful Bahamian beach, think again.

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool ...

Give your garden the shelter it deserves with this DIY mini greenhouse.

Rubi has developed an enzymatic process to turn carbon dioxide into cellulose that's ready to be spun into lyocell or viscose.

Turning waste into wealth may no longer be just a marketing slogan, as a team of researchers in China has found an ...

The thought cameto Cassandra Rauert while she was new on the job as an analytical chemist studying microplastics in human tissues: Maybe I should test my own blood? This was six y ...