Plastic pollution is a mounting global issue, but scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have taken a bold step forward by creating a new bioplastic inspired by the structure of leaves.

SEAS researchers grew green algae inside shelters that recreated pressure conditions on Mars. The shelters were made from bioplastics derived from algae. The experiments demonstrate the possibility of ...

Society has long struggled with petroleum-derived plastic pollution, and awareness of microplastics' detrimental effects on food and water supplies adds further pressure. In response, researchers have ...

After 16 weeks in seawater, bioplastic straws made of foam (top image) broke down at least twice as fast as the solid versions (bottom image). Plastic drinking straws that get into marine ecosystems ...

Plastic drinking straws that find their way into marine ecosystems not only ruin the beauty of beaches but also present challenges for turtles and seabirds. To address this issue, alternatives ...

Researchers at Harvard University have made an exciting discovery that could change the future of space colonization. In an innovative experiment, scientists have successfully grown green algae in ...

Plastic drinking straws that get into marine ecosystems make beaches unsightly and pose problems for turtles and seabirds. So, people increasingly favor alternatives marketed as biodegradable or ...