Background: Plastic pollution has become a pervasive global challenge, threatening both aquatic ecosystems and human health. This study explores the biotechnological potential of native microorganisms ...

Abstract: This letter presents a model-free deep reinforcement learning framework for informative path planning with heterogeneous fleets of autonomous surface vehicles to locate and collect plastic ...

In the 1992 film, “Sneakers,” a team of security specialists scans surveillance footage of Dr. Gunter Janek, a mathematician who’s invented a revolutionary codebreaker and hidden it in a black ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter as of Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on all single-use plastic bags at the point of sale. The new policy closes a ...

From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father’s exposure to microplastics (MPs) can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his ...

Researchers are exploring new biodegradable plastics made from natural ingredients that could help reduce environmental and health risks linked to conventional packaging. Early tests suggest these ...

We have all had the unfortunate experience of spilling grease on ourselves at some point or another, whether it's from bike gears or melted butter. While grease stains may seem like some of the ...