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Why scientists still cannot say how much plastic infants are actually consuming
A systematic review of 22 primary studies and four reviews found plastic-derived contaminants across infant foods and feeding equipment, but major differences in sampling, analytical methods, and quality control made exposure estimates difficult to compare. The authors found substantial evidence gaps for nanoplastics and oligomers and concluded that better-standardized exposure assessment is needed before infant health risks can be reliably evaluated.
Microplastics and water create free radicals, new study finds
When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates.
Chinese scientists develop oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%
The new process, which works at a molecular level, may also produce higher value end-products, ranging from petrol to plastics.
Microplastics Are Part Of Everyday Life. What Does That Mean For Our Health?
What do microplastics mean for our health? Scientists are finding them throughout the human body as research raises new questions about everyday exposure over time.
The mechanics of honeybee stingers, microplastic health risks and new findings on postmenopausal ovaries
New research reveals how bee stingers work, why microplastics may be harmful and what postmenopausal ovaries are doing decades later
A Bizarre Plastic-Eating Enzyme Has a Second Talent That Worries Scientists
Plastic can fool nature’s cleanup crew, but one bacterial enzyme knows exactly where to bite.
Wildlife management should be based on science not emotion (Opinion)
Wildlife research is essential because it protects biodiversity, guides conservation policies, and helps humans understand complex ecosystems. Without that research wildlife conservation/management and human/wildlife conflict mitigation would be equal to swinging a plastic pool noodle...
New screening system flags food-packaging chemicals linked to serious health risks
Packaged food usually sits in plastic-lined bags designed to keep air, moisture and contaminants out. That same protection can also increase the chances of chemicals from the packaging seeping into the ...
A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a surprisingly simple way to turn polyethylene, the common plastic used in shopping bags and cutting boards, into gasoline and diesel-like fuels. The process uses inexpensive aluminum-based molten salts to break long plastic molecules into smaller hydrocarbons, producing about 60% gasoline under relatively mild conditions.
Plastics treaty: Cordano presents “Aid to negotiations” but disappoints science
The document released by the INC Chair ahead of the meeting of heads of delegation in Bangkok is an even weaker version of the text already rejected at INC-5.2 a year ago
How hospital monopolies are driving up the cost of your health care
More than a million times a year, a U.S. surgeon slices open a knee, strips out worn cartilage, caps the leg bones with metal and drops in a plastic spacer to allow the new joint to glide. But while these knee-replacement procedures have become standard, the prices charged have not.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. At Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, for example, the cost of the procedure under
UH research links marine microplastics to cancer rates | University of Hawaiʻi System News
UH research examines associations between marine microplastic pollution and cancer rates in coastal counties.
New study warns about health dangers of plastics
A new study is out warning about the potential dangers of plastic.
Scientists map faces to unravel secrets behind a beautiful smile
Findings may lead to better aesthetic treatments for South East Asians
New study warns about health dangers of plastics
IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A new study is out warning about the potential dangers of plastic. The study finds more than 90% of plastic chemicals could pose health risks. We’re taking a look at the study, what it includes and what experts say consumers need to know.
Earthshot and the science of positive tipping points: how environmental progress can become unstoppable
By Dr Steven R. Smith and Professor Tim Lenton It must be tough being a judge on the world’s most prestigious environmental prize: imagine having to choose between an ingenious machine that removes microplastics from
Memos expose secret industry push to kill California plastic laws
Leaked internal memos reveal how a packaging alliance drove a widespread lobbying and marketing campaign to dismantle California’s landmark plastic and recycling laws.
The Watch: Microplastics Linked To Fatty Liver Disease
Plastic used in food packaging is most common type found in liver…workers exposed to pesticides at higher risk for Lou Gehrig’s disease…last year’s measles outbreak cost $5.4 million to contain…and more
Dietitian wins top science communicator award
A dietitian and researcher investigating the impact of plastics in our diet on health outcomes has won FameLab Australia 2026
Scientists Just Made A Cookie Out of Recycled Plastic 'Slurry'. Welcome to 2026
You've probably eaten worse.
Scientists supercharge plastic-eating enzyme with tiny one-atom change
Researchers at ANU have found that swapping out just a single atom inside a plastic-munching enzyme can double its power.
Engineers 3D-printed edible cookies from plastic
Reprogrammed yeast makes fats, proteins, and acids from problematic pollution.
ABI names 2026 Legends in Manufacturing honorees
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and Elevate Iowa Manufacturing have announced four recipients of the 2026 Legends in Manufacturing Awards. The honorees are Steve Anderson of Merrill Manufacturing in Storm Lake in the under 100 employees category; Lori Schaefer-Weaton of Agri-Industrial Plastics Co. in Fairfield in the 100-300 employees category; Pat Weiler of…
CMS student among top 30 finalists nationwide in science competition
Isabella Garry is being honored for a project exploring whether natural materials can remove microplastics from simulated stomach fluid.
Hideki Shirakawa, Who Helped Turn a Lab Error Into a Nobel, Dies at 90
The Japanese chemist played a key role in the discovery of electricity-conducting plastics, largely by accident.
Inside the business of gony bags, Madagascar's ubiquitous plastic sacks
Go anywhere in Madagascar and you'll find gony – large woven polypropylene sacks used to transport and store everything from vanilla to cement. For the past 50 years, these hard-wearing bags have been…
Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—Wins Science Fair
A Hawaii high school student’s discovery of a coconut husk fungi that cleans up plastics and sunscreen in the ocean—and won the Science Fair.
Scientists May Have Discovered One Way Microplastics Could Harm the Body
Plastic is usually inert, but in a new lab study, microplastics in water spontaneously produced damaging free radicals. What does that mean for the human body?
Inhaled Microplastics Linked To Lung Cancer, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People with lung cancer are more likely to have hidden deposits of microplastics in their lungs, a new study says. About 66% of lung cancer patients had detectable microplastics found in fluid samples taken from their ...
Sanford Health awarded $2.3 million grant from National Institutes of Health
Grant will support research on cell type plasticity in kidney function and disease
Ankeny council approves agreement for Accumold expansion; groundbreaking today
The Ankeny City Council has approved the development agreement with Accumold for the company’s expansion of its facility in Ankeny. Accumold, which makes small plastic parts for the medical, microelectronics, and optics industries, plans to build a 50,000-square-foot addition to its campus at 1711 SE Oralabor Road. Company officials have said the expansion, the second…
“The Swan” contestant recalls fluid filling lungs after plastic surgery for divisive show: ‘I almost died’ for reality TV
Hulu’s nightmare-fuel documentary “The Swan: Behind the Mirror” takes viewers inside one of the most twisted reality series of all time.
Want a solution to plastic pollution? Scientists urge UN to require global reporting
Plastic is a wonder material that has molded itself to fit a wide variety of applications. But it comes with a host of drawbacks that aren't fully considered. That's why the United Nations has convened ...
9/11 25 years later: K-9 handler copes with health conditions from 46 days at Ground Zero
“We were breathing burning jet fuel, asbestos, burning plastics, human bodies, silica, glass dust, brick dust — anything else you can think of.",
Scientists covered 200 square metres of a Swiss glacier with sheep’s wool; early tests found it protected the ice about as well as plastic sheets, but only 0.02% of Swiss glacier ice is covered
A natural wool covering placed over 200 square metres of high-altitude Alpine ice has proved as effective at slowing summer melting as conventional synthetic tarpaulins, offering a possible biodegradable alternative to plastic sheets. Initial results from the "Keep It Wool" trial on the Tsanfleuron Glacier in western Switzerland show that prototype wool blankets protected snow and ice from heat about as well as plastic geotextiles.
Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed yeasts to convert material from plastic waste and agricultural waste into proteins, fats, acids, vitamins and flavouring molecules.
Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles Could Ease Food Shortages, Feed NASA Crews In Space
By using microbes to break down plastic, and baker's yeast to introduce vanilla flavor, researchers have turned waste into food.
SIU’s 2026 Earth Science Week events focus on critical minerals, public invited
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers are observing Earth Science Week by exploring some of today’s most important environmental and Earth science challenges — from plastic pollution and soil
You are Invited to Health on the Line: Our Bodies, Plastics and Data Centers
The Iowa Conference Board of Church and Society is committed to connecting our faith with key social issues impacting our communities and God’s ...
Modern Science: An Ohio University researcher is looking into how the chemicals in plastic are attaching to our bodies
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New research out of Ohio University focuses on developing chemical tools to study and manipulate protein-to-protein interactions. Knowledge gained from this research can be us
Over 90% of common household items contain hazardous plastic chemicals
Plastics riddled with high-risk chemicals are in clothes, food, toys and common household items, a new investigation revealed.
In 1971, researchers moved 10 wall lizards onto a small Croatian island — 36 years later, their descendants had stronger bites and a plant-heavy diet, with valves in their intestines that the scientists could not find in the population on their original island.
Ten transplanted wall lizards founded a population with a different diet, stronger bites and distinctive gut anatomy. Follow-up studies examine the roles of plasticity and genetic change.
CurTec Expands Operations in Oconee County
CurTec USA (CurTec), a high-performance packaging manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 10 jobs. Founded in 1991, CurTec produces plastic drums, pails and...
Strengthening Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in USAPI
Learn about four jurisdictions' efforts to strengthen heart disease and stroke prevention in USAPI through a learning collaborative led by ASTHO and CDC.
$3.3M National Institutes of Health grant funds UH study of microplastics, infant brain development
Researchers will measure exposure through maternal blood, examine fetal brain development through ultrasound and collect cord blood and placenta samples. Infants will be assessed at 2, 6 and 12 months for neurological function, motor development, language skills and cognition.
Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant
Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil. The technique could give mountains of plastic waste a valuable second life while making lubricant production more sustainable.
Iowa Clinic relocates plastic surgery departments in West Des Moines
The Iowa Clinic has relocated its Plastic Surgery and Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery departments to 1121 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 180, in West Des Moines. The move follows growth in both specialties, including the July launch of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the addition of Drs. Audrey Ko and Douglas Casady. The new…
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body
Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation
Frederick County business wants to turn plastic waste into filament for 3D printers
Primo3D is collecting 50 pounds of waste plastic from Meredith's Good Luck Tavern to test their prototype waste-to-filament machine. Founder Drew Primo hopes to scale up the process and give residents a place - other than the recycling bin - to put their plastic.
Rise of the Plasticorals: Plastic Has Fused With Coral in Okinawa and Could Enter the Rock Record
Scientists found melted plastic embedded inside coral rubble on three subtropical Japanese beaches.
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body
Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation
Scientists Develop Microbes That Make Vanilla Cookies Out of Plastic Bottles
“Microbes are very clever. So, we are using their traits to solve the problems we created.”
Scientists Just Used Solar Panels To Convert Plastic Into Hydrogen Fuel
Solar power is awesome because it's emission free, but it's not limited to making electricity; one team is using it to extract hydrogen from plastic.
Atomic catalyst unlocks the hidden value of plant waste
Scientists have created a highly efficient catalyst that breaks down stubborn lignin from plant waste into useful chemicals under relatively mild conditions. By revealing exactly how the catalyst works at the atomic level, the discovery could help turn forestry and agricultural waste into renewable building blocks for fuels, plastics, and other materials.
Packaging company J.L. Clark’s Lancaster city location up for sale
Metal and plastic packaging maker J.L. Clark has put its 13.3-acre Lancaster city campus on the market after more than 70 years here.
Scientists Turn Common Plastic Waste Into Fuel Using Heated Salts
Common plastic waste could become fuel using heated salts instead of extreme temperatures. Plastic bags, cutting boards, and many other everyday products are made from a plastic that is notoriously difficult to reuse once it becomes waste. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have now found a way to break down this plastic and turn
Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret
Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable plastics completely broke down in soil within about a year, while conventional plastic remained largely unchanged.
‘Plastic pollution hotspots’ spawn a public health crisis across Latin America
Since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, plastic pollution has been having a growing impact on the people and ecosystems of Latin America. As the region imports an increasing amount of the world’s used and discarded plastic, new research shows that waste infrastructure in many countries is already buckling under the strain […]
What Is J-B Weld Used For And What Should It Not Be Used On?
J-B Weld is an epoxy for bonding wood, metal, and concrete, but it's not ideal for softer materials like some plastics, leather, vinyl, and flexible rubber.
This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body
A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice, the probiotic more than doubled the amount of nanoplastics detected in feces, pointing to a surprising potential use for microbes from fermented foods.
Would You Eat a Cookie Made From Upcycled Plastic? Scientists Propose a New Way to Deal With Waste and Provide Food in Extreme Environments
A team of researchers programmed yeast to turn broken-down plastic and agricultural waste into sweet treats called µBites. They might come in handy during deep-space missions or in disaster zones, although some critics say the food is impractical
Accidental dumpster fire causes minor damage at Pollocksville business, fire marshal says
An accidental dumpster fire caused minor damage to an Apex Plastics building in Pollocksville, according to the fire marshal.The fire happened at the business a
New rates for state Health Department’s deposit beverage container program take effect Oct. 1
The most significant change is the adoption of a new single rate for plastic.
Turning Play into Progress: An Update on Sustainability Efforts
Learn how Sony Interactive Entertainment is advancing sustainability through lower emissions, reduced plastic packaging, ecosystem restoration, and climate research.
Scientists Discover Soil Bacteria Enzyme that Breaks Down Both Plastic and Antibiotics
Biologists studying how bacteria break down a new generation of plant-based bioplastics -- long-chain aliphatic polyesters -- have discovered an enzyme that can dismantle both plastic and antibiotics.
Oncologists Warn: Are Plastic Cutting Boards Safe? Here's What You Need to Know
Here’s what experts know about how microplastics impact health.
NASA-backed scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies
Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed partly for NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, the system can produce proteins, fats, vitamins, and even vanilla flavoring from waste materials. Researchers hope the unusual technology could eventually help address both plastic pollution and food insecurity, while also supplying food in extreme environments such as deep-space missions.
Jennifer Lawrence reveals what cosmetic work she’s had, what plastic surgery she wants to get
Jennifer Lawrence opened up about the cosmetic procedures she has undergone, including baby botox.
Incredible edibles: Scientists turn plastic bottles into cookies
The pastry could be produced in remote locations
Want a solution to plastic pollution? Scientists urge UN to require global reporting
Scientists in the U.S. and China urge the UN to mandate global reporting in its upcoming plastics treaty. They system they propose will inform a workshop in Geneva, Switzerland in mid-September.
Huck lecture series to feature bioengineering, environmental toxicology experts
The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences will welcome two leading researchers to Penn State this fall as part of its Distinguished Lectures in Life Science series, with talks covering advances in regenerative medicine and the emerging science of nanoplastics exposure.
Our bodies react to microplastics in a way scientists never expected - Futura-Sciences
When Microplastics Go Straight to the Lungs Microplastics: the word alone might send your mind racing through images of floating trash islands or bottles bobbing in rivers. It’s now a scientific fact that microplastics are omnipresent in our environment. But while their presence is undeniable, much remains to be understood—especially...
‘Cookies’ made from plastic may be on the menu for future astronauts
Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to recycle plastics and other waste into food shaped into biscuits by 3D printers
Polystyrene nanoplastics may threaten reproductive health and offspring development
Plastic pollution is increasingly being recognized as more than an environmental problem. Tiny plastic particles can enter living organisms, circulate through biological systems, and potentially reach reproductive tissues.
Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension
Rayo Vallecano’s long-awaited return to their Vallecas stadium ended in chaos on Saturday. The La Liga match against Athletic Club was suspended after local fans repeatedly interrupted play by throwing hundreds of small plastic balls and paper airplanes onto the pitch, a coordinated protest against club president Raúl Martín Presa, in what should have been […] The post Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists to hold press conference on W.R. Grace's plastic pilot project.
A group of scientists are set to speak at a Scientists Speak Up At The Park! press conference calling on the Maryland Department of the Environment to address alleged negative impacts on the environment as a result of W.R. Grace's plastic pilot plan.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health deposit beverage container program to update rates
Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.
Birdbrained Science: Eco-friendly has never tasted so good
It’s an unspoken debate as old as time: glass, aluminum or plastic? Which material makes the best bottle?
Can microplastic-loving algae clean up water pollution?
An unexpected discovery laid the path for using genetically engineered algae to remove microplastics from water.
Scientists sent a robot 3 miles below the ocean—what it found is a warning
The growing level of pollution in our oceans is troubling, but researchers have revealed just how deep the plastic waste reaches.
Think Beyond Brita — These Advanced Water Filter Pitchers From $15 Help Remove Microplastics From Your Glass
More microplastics and forever chemicals are popping up in our drinking water. As a public health expert, I rounded up seven water filter pitchers to help reduce your microplastic exposure in your drinking water. Picks include pitchers from Culligan, Aquagear, LifeStraw, Aarke, and more.
Men face new pressure to stay ‘hot’ as they age — and it’s not just about living longer
Plastic surgeon Dr. Krishna Vyas reveals why men no longer feel stigma around cosmetic procedures and shares the foundational steps for extending 'hotspan'.
‘Poison Plastics’ report says over 90% of household plastics are hazardous to health
Researchers say they found over 92% of common household products contained high risk chemicals.
How Do You Turn Plastic Waste Into an Edible Cookie? Scientists Found a Way
Researchers at Southern Illinois University are working to make food derived from PET and plant waste taste better, look better, and ultimately win over consumers.
The mechanics of honeybee stingers, microplastic health risks and new findings on postmenopausal ovaries
New research reveals how bee stingers work, why microplastics may be harmful and what postmenopausal ovaries are doing decades later
Revealed: Ripper Bolgrot and Fungus take to the gridiron
Two classic Star Players updated in plastic? Praise Nuffle!
Scientists made edible cookies out of plastic
This innovation could help address both pollution and hunger. But would you eat one?
Scientists Sent a Robot 3 Miles Below the Ocean—What It Found Is a Warning
The growing level of pollution in our oceans is troubling, but researchers have revealed just how deep the plastic waste reaches.
Seattle science powerhouses bet big on AI-designed biology
A new $95 million project could yield cancer treatments, genetic switches and plastic-eating enzymes.
Wisconsin business to layoff 40+ employees days before Christmas
Sunlite Plastics in Germantown will lay off 41 employees on Dec. 7 due to a drastic reduction in manufacturing orders.
The Science Behind a Simple Headache Trick People Swear By
A viral trend promoting the placement of hair claw clips on eyebrows has captivated millions seeking fast headache relief without prescription drugs. If you have spent any time scrolling social media lately, you have probably spotted people clamping plastic claw clips directly onto their faces. It looks like an eccentric comedy sketch, but videos demonstrating this unusual trick have racked up more than 9 million views. Desperate headache sufferers are flooding comment sections, calling the clip
Islanders News: Darche on summer, Duclair on target
Good morning and happy Friday, the New York Islanders are last in the Metro. Islanders News Elsewhere Last night’s scores included the Jack Hughes getting the Devils the win in overtime after he objected to a mid-game question from AJ Mleczko about bubble wrap and plastic utensils (he was reportedly injured during a team dinner […]
The Watch: Uninsured Americans Still Pay Heavily Into U.S. Healthcare
Taxes make up of most of uninsured healthcare payments…heavy rainfall spreads microplastic pollution, threatening water quality…extreme heat now extending past summer…and more
Plastic business in Endicott cited for DEC violations, faces thousands in fines
Resident complaints led to a DEC evaluation of the facility and surrounding area
With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power
When Nika Kurdiani began to plot London-listed Georgian lender TBC Bank's expansion into Uzbekistan around 2018, he had to bring plastic bags full of banknotes to pay restaurant bills.
Banking on bricks: entrepreneur builds a business case for recycling plastic waste
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Shervin Sharghy left banking to build a business turning plastic waste into concrete paving and wall blocks.
This Week in Science: Ocean 'Backrooms', Plastic Cookies, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Scientists Just Made A Cookie Out of Recycled Plastic 'Slurry'. Welcome to 2026
You've probably eaten worse.
Biologists drove 19 burrowing owls evicted by a Phoenix housing project 50 miles into a 10,000-acre solar complex and lowered them into 40 plastic burrows — every female laid eggs within a month, and 29 chicks fledged the first summer, because open ground under panels hides no predator from an owl
A solar farm designed to fight climate change became an unexpected refuge for an endangered owl when scientists discovered that panels cast the perfect shadow for ground-nesting predators to hunt.