Microplastic poses a growing concern in oceans and other aquatic habitat. (Image by 5Gyres, courtesy of Oregon State University) Credit – Oregon State University, CC SA 2.0. Scientists have created a ...
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Can algae really replace plastic? Let's find out!
Why Algae Could be the Plastic of the Future: 91% of plastics aren't recycled, highlighting the need for better solutions. This video explores the potential of algae as a plastic replacement, similar ...
A single gram of engineered blue-green algae can pull nearly all the microplastic out of a liter of contaminated water in 60 minutes. That is the central result of a 2025 study published in Nature ...
If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they'll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial material to create livable spaces would be incredibly challenging and expensive.
As the environmental costs of petroleum-based plastics mount, researchers are exploring renewable and biodegradable alternatives that are less harmful to ecosystems. One such alternative gaining ...
The future of plant life on Mars may be bioplastic. Green algae (Dunaliella tertiolecta) flourished under Mars-like conditions inside translucent, bioplastic habitats, researchers report July 2 in ...
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The recent algae bloom in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool highlights a common issue with ...
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