Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

But not just any plastic waste. Each vinyl is crafted from nine plastic bottles collected from rivers in Malaysia and Indonesia, thanks to Coldplay's investment in The Ocean Cleanup, a global ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates can no longer count himself among the 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world. That development came after Forbes pegged his net worth at $107 billion as part of ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

STAFFORD, Va. — Rep. Abigail Spanberger has held Virginia’s 7th District seat for three terms, outlasting other Democrats elected to swing seats in the 2018 “blue wave” with her reputation ...

Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.

Bill Gates is a self-described optimist about the future of AI, but the tech still raises a few key concerns for him. Microsoft's cofounder laid out his three biggest worries about the tech while ...

A viral post on X claimed that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs once called Microsoft Cofounder Bill Gates his hero. Shared on Sept. 22, 2024, the post referenced a 2003 article published by ...

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may ...