A recent study aims to use synthetic biology to address plastic pollution. Researchers have successfully engineered genetic circuits in a group of bacteria, enabling them to break down harmful plasticsContinue Reading
The Indian government has been making efforts to clean the Ganga river for several decades, starting with the Ganga Action Plan in 1985 and continuing with subsequent projects such asContinue Reading
Petroleum-based plastics are a global scourge, with devastating effects on wildlife and human health. In Telluride, Colorado, a black bear was recently euthanized after its intestines were packed with plasticContinue Reading
Lego, a cool and family-friendly brand that’s currently worth a whopping $7.4 billion, has basically created a huge plastic empire. Back in 1946, the founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen, got hisContinue Reading
Mahatma Gandhi believed that humans have a moral obligation to live in harmony with nature. He saw nature as a living entity, and all living beings as interconnected. He believedContinue Reading
Japanese scientists have found microplastics in clouds, which could be affecting the climate in ways that we don’t yet fully understand. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, less than 5Continue Reading
Scientists at the University of Bristol predict that in about 250 million years, the continents will collide to form a new supercontinent called Pangea Ultima. This super-continent will be muchContinue Reading
Candles can create a warm and inviting atmosphere, with their pleasant scents and soothing light. Scented candles are especially popular, with a wide variety of scents to choose from. However,Continue Reading
